Germany: X-Ray Apparatus Market 2025

X-Ray Apparatus Market Size in Germany

The German x-ray apparatus market expanded remarkably to $X in 2022, growing by 15% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. X-ray apparatus consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

X-Ray Apparatus Production in Germany

In value terms, x-ray apparatus production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. X-ray apparatus production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

X-Ray Apparatus Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, approx. X units of x-ray apparatus were exported from Germany; reducing by -7% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports recorded a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 14% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, x-ray apparatus exports shrank to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

China (X units), the United States (X units) and France (X units) were the main destinations of x-ray apparatus exports from Germany, with a combined 33% share of total exports. Italy, Spain, Poland, Japan, Canada, the Netherlands, Austria, the Czech Republic, the UK and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 36%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +10.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), China ($X) and Japan ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for x-ray apparatus exported from Germany worldwide, with a combined 50% share of total exports. The UK, France, Italy, Spain, Canada, Switzerland, Poland, the Netherlands, Austria and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 18%.

Among the main countries of destination, Spain, with a CAGR of +7.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average x-ray apparatus export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, x-ray apparatus export price increased by +81.7% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 40%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+13.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

X-Ray Apparatus Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, purchases abroad of x-ray apparatus decreased by -8.1% to X units, falling for the third consecutive year after six years of growth. In general, total imports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -25.8% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 31%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, x-ray apparatus imports reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +62.6% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 22%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

South Korea (X units), China (X units) and Japan (X units) were the main suppliers of x-ray apparatus imports to Germany, with a combined 63% share of total imports. The United States, Spain, Malaysia, Italy, the UK, Hungary, the Netherlands, Finland and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Hungary (with a CAGR of +91.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), China ($X) and Japan ($X) constituted the largest x-ray apparatus suppliers to Germany, together comprising 64% of total imports. The Netherlands, the UK, South Korea, Spain, Malaysia, Italy, France, Hungary and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.

Hungary, with a CAGR of +102.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average x-ray apparatus import price amounted to $X per unit, declining by -2.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a slight setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per unit), while the price for South Korea ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+13.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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