Germany: X-Ray Tube Market 2024

X-Ray Tube Market Size in Germany

In 2021, the German x-ray tube market decreased by -57.9% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, consumption, however, posted significant growth. X-ray tube consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank notably in the following year.

X-Ray Tube Production in Germany

In value terms, x-ray tube production expanded slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 4.4%. X-ray tube production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

X-Ray Tube Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2021, exports of x-ray tubes from Germany surged to X units, with an increase of 21% against the previous year. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 55%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, x-ray tube exports rose remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X units), China (X units) and the United States (X units) were the main destinations of x-ray tube exports from Germany, together comprising 65% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +9.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for x-ray tube exported from Germany were the Netherlands ($X), China ($X) and the United States ($X), together accounting for 58% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, China, with a CAGR of -3.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average x-ray tube export price amounted to $X per unit, reducing by -10.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 6.6%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to India (+3.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

X-Ray Tube Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2021, overseas purchases of x-ray tubes decreased by -4.4% to X units, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports saw a perceptible downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 29%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, x-ray tube imports amounted to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The United States (X units), China (X units) and Japan (X units) were the main suppliers of x-ray tube imports to Germany, with a combined 66% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Switzerland, France, Russia and Singapore lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by France (with a CAGR of +16.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Switzerland ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the largest x-ray tube suppliers to Germany, together accounting for 65% of total imports. These countries were followed by Japan, China, France, Russia and Singapore, which together accounted for a further 27%.

In terms of the main suppliers, France, with a CAGR of +7.7%, recorded 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

In 2021, the average x-ray tube import price amounted to $X per unit, surging by 6.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, x-ray tube import price increased by +13.5% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by 48%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Singapore (+20.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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