Netherlands: X-Ray Examination Preparations Market 2025

X-Ray Examination Preparations Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2022, the Dutch x-ray examination preparations market decreased by -4.8% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, consumption saw a noticeable shrinkage. X-ray examination preparations consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

X-Ray Examination Preparations Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, x-ray examination preparations production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -3.8% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 15% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

X-Ray Examination Preparations Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of opacifying preparations for x-ray examinations decreased by -47.4% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a pronounced setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 121%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, x-ray examination preparations exports declined sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 270% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) were the main destinations of x-ray examination preparations exports from the Netherlands, with a combined 45% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +97.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the United States ($X) and the UK ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for x-ray examination preparations exported from the Netherlands worldwide, together accounting for 38% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the United States, with a CAGR of +122.2%, saw 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 examination preparations export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 7.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 97% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+17.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

X-Ray Examination Preparations Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, supplies from abroad of opacifying preparations for x-ray examinations decreased by -38.2% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 212% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, x-ray examination preparations imports shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a temperate increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 201%. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of x-ray examination preparations imports to the Netherlands, with a combined 90% share of total imports. Norway and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 4.3%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Norway (with a CAGR of +128.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and Norway ($X) appeared to be the largest x-ray examination preparations suppliers to the Netherlands, together accounting for 73% of total imports.

Norway, with a CAGR of +203.3%, 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 x-ray examination preparations import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -10.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 42%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Norway ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Norway (+32.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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