Italy: Non-Medical X-Ray Market 2025

Non-Medical X-Ray Market Size in Italy

The Italian non-medical x-ray market reduced sharply to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -46.1% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a prominent increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then fell sharply in the following year.

Non-Medical X-Ray Production in Italy

In value terms, non-medical x-ray production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 55%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Non-Medical X-Ray Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2021, non-medical x-ray exports from Italy surged to X tons, with an increase of 52% compared with 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports showed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 76% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-medical x-ray exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, total exports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +11.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 40%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), China (X tons) and Mexico (X tons) were the main destinations of non-medical x-ray exports from Italy, with a combined 38% share of total exports. These countries were followed by France, the United States, Spain, Hong Kong SAR, Austria, Vietnam, the UK, the Netherlands, Sweden and Romania, which together accounted for a further 40%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Austria (with a CAGR of +79.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for non-medical x-rays exports from Italy, comprising 24% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with an 8.6% share of total exports. It was followed by Sweden, with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany stood at +27.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+15.7% per year) and Sweden (+57.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average non-medical x-ray export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -11.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 24%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Sweden (+10.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Non-Medical X-Ray Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2021, approx. X tons of non-medical x-rays were imported into Italy; waning by -18.4% compared with 2020. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 89% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-medical x-ray imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a pronounced expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 56% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), the UK (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-medical x-ray imports to Italy, with a combined 73% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Spain, China, the Netherlands, Poland, Belgium, Taiwan (Chinese) and Malaysia, which together accounted for a further 19%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Taiwan (Chinese) (with a CAGR of +95.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-medical x-ray suppliers to Italy were Germany ($X), the United States ($X) and the UK ($X), with a combined 67% share of total imports. These countries were followed by China, Poland, the Netherlands, Taiwan (Chinese), Belgium, Spain and Malaysia, which together accounted for a further 18%.

Taiwan (Chinese), with a CAGR of +67.4%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

The average non-medical x-ray import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 66% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 91%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (+15.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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