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Iraq - Opacifying Preparations for X-Ray Examinations - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Iraq: X-Ray Examination Preparations Market 2025

X-Ray Examination Preparations Market Size in Iraq

After two years of decline, the Iraqi x-ray examination preparations market increased by 34% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a resilient expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

X-Ray Examination Preparations Imports

Imports into Iraq

After two years of decline, purchases abroad of opacifying preparations for x-ray examinations increased by 69% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 295%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, x-ray examination preparations imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 331%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Ireland (X tons) constituted the largest x-ray examination preparations supplier to Iraq, accounting for a 36% share of total imports. Moreover, x-ray examination preparations imports from Ireland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Bulgaria (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X tons), with a 6.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Ireland was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bulgaria (-13.3% per year) and Germany (+10.4% per year).

In value terms, Ireland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of opacifying preparations for x-ray examinations to Iraq, comprising 34% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 7.6% share of total imports. It was followed by Bulgaria, with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Ireland stood at -1.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-3.1% per year) and Bulgaria (-2.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average x-ray examination preparations import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -29.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 71%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

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 United States ($X per ton), while the price for China ($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 States (+45.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for opacifying preparations for x-ray examinations in the world?

China remains the largest x-ray examination preparations consuming country worldwide, accounting for 27% of total volume. Moreover, x-ray examination preparations consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India, threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the United States, with a 9.1% share.

What are the largest producers of opacifying preparations for x-ray examinations in the world?

The country with the largest volume of x-ray examination preparations production was China, accounting for 28% of total volume. Moreover, x-ray examination preparations production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India, threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Germany, with an 8.9% share.

What are the leading suppliers of opacifying preparations for x-ray examinations to Iraq?

In value terms, Germany constituted the largest supplier of x-ray examination preparations to Iraq, comprising 97% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Turkey, with a 1.6% share of total imports.

What is the average export price for opacifying preparations for x-ray examinations in Iraq?

The average x-ray examination preparations export price stood at $72,000 per ton in 2013, standing approx. at the previous year.

What is the average import price for opacifying preparations for x-ray examinations in Iraq?

In 2021, the average x-ray examination preparations import price amounted to $62,005 per ton, declining by -1.5% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the x-ray examination preparations market in Iraq. 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

Country coverage:

Iraq

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Iraq
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. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. 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
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
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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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024