Netherlands: Non-Medical X-Ray Market 2025

Non-Medical X-Ray Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2021, the Dutch non-medical x-ray market increased by 51% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption posted a buoyant increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Non-Medical X-Ray Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, non-medical x-ray production expanded to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 8.2% against the previous year. Non-medical x-ray production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Non-Medical X-Ray Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

Non-medical x-ray exports from the Netherlands stood at X tons in 2021, picking up by 4.4% against 2020. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -5.7% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

In value terms, non-medical x-ray exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), China (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of non-medical x-ray exports from the Netherlands, with a combined 36% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the UK (with a CAGR of +18.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for non-medical x-ray exported from the Netherlands were China ($X), the United States ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 40% share of total exports. The UK, Japan, France, India, Australia, Italy, Belgium, Brazil, Indonesia and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 33%.

France, with a CAGR of +12.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average non-medical x-ray export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 14% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($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 China (+4.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Medical X-Ray Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, supplies from abroad of non-medical x-rays increased by 30% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports enjoyed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 61%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, non-medical x-ray imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate prominent growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Malaysia (X tons), the UK (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-medical x-ray imports to the Netherlands, together accounting for 51% of total imports. These countries were followed by Japan, China, Germany, Slovakia, Denmark, Austria and Taiwan (Chinese), which together accounted for a further 41%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +55.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-medical x-ray suppliers to the Netherlands were the UK ($X), the United States ($X) and China ($X), with a combined 49% share of total imports.

China, with a CAGR of +65.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 27% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 41%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average 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 Slovakia ($X per ton), while the price for Denmark ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+11.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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