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GCC: X-Ray Examination Preparations Market 2024

X-Ray Examination Preparations Exports

Exports in GCC

In 2022, approx. X tons of opacifying preparations for x-ray examinations were exported in GCC; dropping by -47.7% on the year before. In general, exports, however, showed a temperate expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 529%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, x-ray examination preparations exports contracted dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 324% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from the United Arab Emirates (X tons), together finishing at 100% of total export.

The United Arab Emirates was also the fastest-growing in terms of the opacifying preparations for x-ray examinations exports, with a CAGR of +3.9% from 2012 to 2022. While the share of the United Arab Emirates (+6.9 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) also remains the largest x-ray examination preparations supplier in GCC.

In the United Arab Emirates, x-ray examination preparations exports increased at an average annual rate of +10.6% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in GCC stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 14% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted a measured increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 118%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the United Arab Emirates.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United Arab Emirates amounted to +6.5% per year.

X-Ray Examination Preparations Imports

Imports in GCC

In 2022, purchases abroad of opacifying preparations for x-ray examinations decreased by -7.2% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. Overall, imports, however, saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, x-ray examination preparations imports contracted slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 65% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Saudi Arabia was the key importer of opacifying preparations for x-ray examinations in GCC, with the volume of imports reaching X tons, which was approx. 62% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Kuwait (X tons), together mixing up a 32% share of total imports. The following importers - Oman (X tons) and Qatar (X tons) - each amounted to a 5.8% share of total imports.

Saudi Arabia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the opacifying preparations for x-ray examinations imports, with a CAGR of +11.1% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Qatar (+4.6%), Kuwait (+4.0%) and the United Arab Emirates (+2.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Oman experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Saudi Arabia (+20 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Kuwait (-2.5 p.p.), Oman (-2.8 p.p.) and the United Arab Emirates (-13.2 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Kuwait ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising 94% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +18.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in GCC stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 6.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the import price increased by 50%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per ton), while Oman ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+16.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the x-ray examination preparations market in GCC. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 21202340 - Opacifying preparations for X-ray examinations, diagnostic reagents designed to be administered to the patient

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Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Production in GCC, split by region and country
Trade (exports and imports) in GCC
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES

The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- Bahrain
- Kuwait
- Oman
- Qatar
- Saudi Arabia
- United Arab Emirates
LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
10. Production Volume And Growth
11. Exports And Growth
12. Export Prices And Growth
13. Market Size And Growth
14. Per Capita Consumption
15. Imports And Growth
16. Import Prices
17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
19. Production, By Country, 2023
20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
32. Export Prices, 2012–2023