Poland: Non-Medical X-Ray Market 2025

Non-Medical X-Ray Market Size in Poland

The Polish non-medical x-ray market surged to $X in 2021, increasing by 77% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a remarkable increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Non-Medical X-Ray Production in Poland

In value terms, non-medical x-ray production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 77% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Non-Medical X-Ray Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2021, exports of non-medical x-rays from Poland skyrocketed to X tons, with an increase of 92% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 183%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, non-medical x-ray exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 121% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) was the main destination for non-medical x-ray exports from Poland, accounting for a 32% share of total exports. Moreover, non-medical x-ray exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Romania (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Italy (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Spain amounted to +187.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Romania (+467.8% per year) and Italy (+27.1% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for non-medical x-ray exported from Poland were Romania ($X), Spain ($X) and Russia ($X), with a combined 43% share of total exports.

Romania, with a CAGR of +755.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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

In 2021, the average non-medical x-ray export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -12.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 182% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 Romania (+50.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Medical X-Ray Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2021, approx. X tons of non-medical x-rays were imported into Poland; with a decrease of -10.5% against 2020 figures. Overall, imports, however, saw a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 97% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-medical x-ray imports reduced modestly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 67%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-medical x-ray imports to Poland, together accounting for 76% of total imports. Norway, the UK, Malaysia and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 16%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Malaysia (with a CAGR of +46.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-medical x-ray suppliers to Poland were Germany ($X), China ($X) and the United States ($X), with a combined 78% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the UK, Malaysia, Norway and Canada, which together accounted for a further 12%.

Malaysia, with a CAGR of +62.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average non-medical x-ray import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by 30% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Norway ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (+11.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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