Greece: X-Ray Examination Preparations Market 2024

X-Ray Examination Preparations Market Size in Greece

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was decline in the Greek x-ray examination preparations market, when its value decreased by -3.2% to $X. Overall, the total consumption indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +29.3% against 2017 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

X-Ray Examination Preparations Exports

Exports from Greece

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of opacifying preparations for x-ray examinations decreased by -14.4% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 540% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, x-ray examination preparations exports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 315%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), Cyprus (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of x-ray examination preparations exports from Greece, together accounting for 66% of total exports. Malta, Italy, Poland, Ireland and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +261.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for x-ray examination preparations exported from Greece were Germany ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Malta ($X), together accounting for 66% of total exports. Cyprus, Poland, Italy, Ireland and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

Italy, with a CAGR of +291.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average x-ray examination preparations export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 18% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by 68%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+26.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

X-Ray Examination Preparations Imports

Imports into Greece

In 2022, approx. X tons of opacifying preparations for x-ray examinations were imported into Greece; with a decrease of -10.7% against 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% 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 +1.3% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 35% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, x-ray examination preparations imports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.4% 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 +42.7% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 45%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest x-ray examination preparations supplier to Greece, with a 33% share of total imports. Moreover, x-ray examination preparations imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Cyprus (X tons), twofold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands amounted to +71.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Cyprus (+102.4% per year) and Germany (-10.5% per year).

In value terms, the largest x-ray examination preparations suppliers to Greece were the Netherlands ($X), Cyprus ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising 68% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Cyprus, with a CAGR of +96.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 2022, the average x-ray examination preparations import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 12% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.9%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+24.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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