Portugal: X-Ray Examination Preparations Market 2024

X-Ray Examination Preparations Market Size in Portugal

The Portuguese x-ray examination preparations market fell to $X in 2022, which is down by -11.4% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a slight setback. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

X-Ray Examination Preparations Production in Portugal

In value terms, x-ray examination preparations production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a remarkable increase. As a result, production reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

X-Ray Examination Preparations Exports

Exports from Portugal

X-ray examination preparations exports from Portugal soared to X tons in 2022, increasing by 308% against 2021 figures. In general, exports continue to indicate strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 1,211%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, x-ray examination preparations exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 1,084% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Cabo Verde (X tons), Angola (X tons) and Israel (X kg) were the main destinations of x-ray examination preparations exports from Portugal, with a combined 92% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Cabo Verde (with a CAGR of +45.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Cabo Verde ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for opacifying preparations for x-ray examinations exports from Portugal, comprising 77% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Angola ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by Israel, with a 1.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Cabo Verde totaled +59.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Angola (+12.2% per year) and Israel (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average x-ray examination preparations export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 19% against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average export price increased by 73% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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 Cabo Verde ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Guinea ($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 Cabo Verde (+9.5%).

X-Ray Examination Preparations Imports

Imports into Portugal

In 2022, x-ray examination preparations imports into Portugal declined to X tons, falling by -4.2% against the previous year's figure. Overall, total imports indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +16.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 39%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, x-ray examination preparations imports reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +25.8% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 36%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Italy (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of x-ray examination preparations imports to Portugal, together accounting for 86% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +94.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of opacifying preparations for x-ray examinations to Portugal, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands stood at +85.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-0.6% per year) and Spain (-3.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average x-ray examination preparations import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -3.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 14%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Canada ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+25.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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