Ireland: X-Ray Tube Market 2025

X-Ray Tube Market Size in Ireland

The Irish x-ray tube market reduced notably to $X in 2021, falling by -21.8% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption showed a abrupt curtailment. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

X-Ray Tube Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2021, the amount of x-ray tubes exported from Ireland surged to X units, picking up by 105% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 610%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, x-ray tube exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 966% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

France (X units) was the main destination for x-ray tube exports from Ireland, accounting for a 66% share of total exports. Moreover, x-ray tube exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X units), fivefold. The UK (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France stood at +23.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+36.3% per year) and the UK (+3.6% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for x-ray tubes exports from Ireland, comprising 75% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 7.9% share of total exports. It was followed by Romania, with a 5.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France totaled +21.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+30.5% per year) and Romania (+39.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average x-ray tube export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, falling by -24.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average export price increased by 50% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Romania (+18.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

X-Ray Tube Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2021, imports of x-ray tubes into Ireland skyrocketed to X units, growing by 33% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports enjoyed buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 260%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, x-ray tube imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports posted slight growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 87% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

France (X units), the United States (X units) and the Netherlands (X units) were the main suppliers of x-ray tube imports to Ireland, together comprising 83% of total imports. These countries were followed by the UK, Germany and Japan, which together accounted for a further 16%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of +30.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of x-ray tubes to Ireland, comprising 47% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from France totaled +32.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+13.4% per year) and the United States (-2.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average x-ray tube import price amounted to $X per unit, waning by -4.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average import price increased by 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per unit), while the price for the United States ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+4.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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