Middle East: X-Ray Tube Market 2025

X-Ray Tube Market Size in the Middle East

In 2021, the Middle Eastern x-ray tube market increased by 26% to $X, rising for the fifth year in a row after two years of decline. The total consumption indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +92.7% against 2016 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

X-Ray Tube Production in the Middle East

In value terms, x-ray tube production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a measured increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 816% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

X-Ray Tube Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2021, overseas shipments of x-ray tubes increased by 100% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports recorded a resilient increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, x-ray tube exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Turkey prevails in exports structure, resulting at X units, which was near 94% of total exports in 2021. The following exporters - Israel (X units) and the United Arab Emirates (X units) - each recorded a 3.4% share of total exports.

Turkey was also the fastest-growing in terms of the x-ray tubes exports, with a CAGR of +13.3% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Israel (+10.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, the United Arab Emirates (-4.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Turkey (+6.8 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the United Arab Emirates saw its share reduced by -5.1% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest x-ray tube supplier in the Middle East, comprising 88% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Israel ($X), with a 4.6% share of total exports.

In Turkey, x-ray tube exports expanded at an average annual rate of +30.6% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Israel (+11.4% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-1.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per unit, surging by 31% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the export price increased by 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per unit), while Turkey ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+15.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

X-Ray Tube Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2021, imports of x-ray tubes in the Middle East soared to X units, increasing by 52% against 2020. In general, imports saw a strong increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, x-ray tube imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a resilient increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Turkey was the key importing country with an import of around X units, which amounted to 59% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Israel (X units), Kuwait (X units), the United Arab Emirates (X units) and Iran (X units), together committing a 32% share of total imports. The following importers - Lebanon (X units) and Iraq (X units) - each resulted at a 3.5% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to x-ray tube imports into Turkey stood at +14.1%. At the same time, Kuwait (+34.9%), Lebanon (+8.3%), Iran (+4.7%) and Israel (+3.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kuwait emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +34.9% from 2012-2021. The United Arab Emirates experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Iraq (-2.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Turkey and Kuwait increased by +18 and +6 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported x-ray tubes in the Middle East, comprising 51% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Israel ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Iran, with a 9.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Turkey amounted to +12.6%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Israel (+4.8% per year) and Iran (+11.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per unit, waning by -4.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the import price increased by 14% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Iran ($X per unit), while Kuwait ($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 United Arab Emirates (+8.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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