Middle East: X-Ray Apparatus Market 2025

X-Ray Apparatus Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern x-ray apparatus market stood at $X in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a notable increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

X-Ray Apparatus Production in the Middle East

In value terms, x-ray apparatus production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 146% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

X-Ray Apparatus Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, overseas shipments of x-ray apparatus increased by 6.4% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports posted a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 1,094%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, x-ray apparatus exports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 120% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Israel represented the major exporter of x-ray apparatus in the Middle East, with the volume of exports reaching X units, which was approx. 57% of total exports in 2022. Turkey (X units) took a 24% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Iran (12%). The United Arab Emirates (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to x-ray apparatus exports from Israel stood at +18.8%. At the same time, Iran (+53.7%), Turkey (+22.1%) and the United Arab Emirates (+2.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Iran emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +53.7% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Iran, Israel and Turkey increased by +12, +11 and +9.4 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Israel ($X) remains the largest x-ray apparatus supplier in the Middle East, comprising 86% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with an 8.9% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 2.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Israel stood at +26.7%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Turkey (+10.2% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+3.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per unit, with a decrease of -14.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw pronounced growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the export price increased by 354% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per unit), while Iran ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Israel (+6.7%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

X-Ray Apparatus Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, x-ray apparatus imports in the Middle East surged to X units, growing by 22% on 2021 figures. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 34%. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, x-ray apparatus imports declined modestly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X units) and Turkey (X units) represented roughly 55% of total imports in 2022. Iran (X units) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a 10% share, followed by Israel (9.1%), Kuwait (7.1%) and Iraq (5.5%). The following importers - Jordan (X units) and Qatar (X units) - each resulted at a 6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Kuwait (with a CAGR of +23.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), Iran ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 58% share of total imports.

Iran, with a CAGR of +13.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per unit, reducing by -19% against the previous year. Import price indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, x-ray apparatus import price decreased by -33.1% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 130%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Iran ($X per unit), while Jordan ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Qatar (+35.3%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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