South Africa: X-Ray Examination Preparations Market 2024

X-Ray Examination Preparations Market Size in South Africa

In 2022, the South African x-ray examination preparations market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, the total consumption indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

X-Ray Examination Preparations Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, overseas shipments of opacifying preparations for x-ray examinations decreased by -5.7% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. In general, exports continue to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 62%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, x-ray examination preparations exports rose modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 72% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Botswana (X tons), Namibia (X tons) and Mauritius (X tons) were the main destinations of x-ray examination preparations exports from South Africa, together accounting for 70% of total exports. Zambia, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Mozambique and Lesotho lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Mozambique (with a CAGR of +83.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for x-ray examination preparations exported from South Africa were Botswana ($X), Namibia ($X) and Zimbabwe ($X), together comprising 63% of total exports. Mauritius, Zambia, Mozambique, Swaziland and Lesotho lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 37%.

Among the main countries of destination, Mozambique, with a CAGR of +101.8%, 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, rising by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 55% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Zimbabwe ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mauritius ($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 Zimbabwe (+19.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

X-Ray Examination Preparations Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, x-ray examination preparations imports into South Africa soared to X tons, rising by 23% against the previous year's figure. Overall, total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -14.5% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 30%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, x-ray examination preparations imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% 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 +28.8% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Ireland (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Canada (X tons) were the main suppliers of x-ray examination preparations imports to South Africa, with a combined 73% share of total imports. Germany, Spain and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 22%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +76.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest x-ray examination preparations suppliers to South Africa were Ireland ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X), together comprising 67% of total imports. The United States, Spain and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 22%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of +46.2%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average x-ray examination preparations import price amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 49% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: 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 the United States (+9.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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