Poland: X-Ray Examination Preparations Market 2024

X-Ray Examination Preparations Market Size in Poland

In 2022, the Polish x-ray examination preparations market increased by 7.2% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a pronounced contraction. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

X-Ray Examination Preparations Production in Poland

In value terms, x-ray examination preparations production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 425% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

X-Ray Examination Preparations Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2022, overseas shipments of opacifying preparations for x-ray examinations increased by 15% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports saw a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 172%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, x-ray examination preparations exports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 94% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for x-ray examination preparations exports from Poland, with a 38% share of total exports. Moreover, x-ray examination preparations exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X kg), fourfold. The United Arab Emirates (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at +14.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+84.3% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+54.2% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for opacifying preparations for x-ray examinations exports from Poland, comprising 50% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a 9.6% share of total exports. It was followed by Greece, with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to +21.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (+32.0% per year) and Greece (+12.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average x-ray examination preparations export price stood at $X per kg in 2022, with a decrease of -25.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw pronounced growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by 209% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per kg. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per kg), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per kg) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+23.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

X-Ray Examination Preparations Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2022, overseas purchases of opacifying preparations for x-ray examinations increased by 11% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, showed a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 14%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, x-ray examination preparations imports reached $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Ireland (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of x-ray examination preparations imports to Poland, with a combined 96% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Ireland (with a CAGR of +5.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest x-ray examination preparations suppliers to Poland were Germany ($X), Ireland ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined 88% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Ireland, with a CAGR of +0.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average x-ray examination preparations import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -1.8% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, x-ray examination preparations import price increased by +28.9% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 69% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+36.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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