Italy: X-Ray Apparatus Market 2025

X-Ray Apparatus Market Size in Italy

The Italian x-ray apparatus market fell rapidly to $X in 2022, which is down by -44.7% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a perceptible setback. X-ray apparatus consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

X-Ray Apparatus Production in Italy

In value terms, x-ray apparatus production shrank dramatically to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 57% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

X-Ray Apparatus Exports

Exports from Italy

X-ray apparatus exports from Italy totaled X units in 2022, stabilizing at 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +3.8% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 24% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, x-ray apparatus exports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +85.1% against 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 20%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

France (X units), Germany (X units) and Spain (X units) were the main destinations of x-ray apparatus exports from Italy, together accounting for 37% of total exports. The United States, the Netherlands, Turkey, the UK, Belgium, Russia, Greece, Mexico, Saudi Arabia and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Thailand (with a CAGR of +34.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for x-ray apparatus exported from Italy were Germany ($X), France ($X) and the United States ($X), with a combined 34% share of total exports. Spain, Russia, the Netherlands, Turkey, Mexico, Belgium, Greece, Thailand, Saudi Arabia and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

Among the main countries of destination, Thailand, with a CAGR of +31.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average x-ray apparatus export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, rising by 6.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (+8.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

X-Ray Apparatus Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of x-ray apparatus, when their volume decreased by -27.8% to X units. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 96%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

In value terms, x-ray apparatus imports dropped dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% 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 +70.6% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 20% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X units) constituted the largest supplier of x-ray apparatus to Italy, accounting for a 50% share of total imports. Moreover, x-ray apparatus imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Austria (X units), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Netherlands (X units), with a 7.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany totaled +5.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (+21.3% per year) and the Netherlands (+0.3% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of x-ray apparatus to Italy, comprising 51% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany totaled +10.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+0.4% per year) and the United States (-9.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average x-ray apparatus import price amounted to $X per unit, growing by 15% against the previous year. Overall, the import price posted a perceptible increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 43%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 ($X per unit), while the price for Austria ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+30.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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