South Africa: X-Ray Apparatus Market 2024

X-Ray Apparatus Market Size in South Africa

The South African x-ray apparatus market soared to $X in 2022, growing by 75% against the previous year. In general, consumption posted a resilient expansion. X-ray apparatus consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

X-Ray Apparatus Production in South Africa

In value terms, x-ray apparatus production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 246% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

X-Ray Apparatus Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, shipments abroad of x-ray apparatus decreased by -76.3% to X units for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, saw a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 1,396% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2021, and then reduced notably in the following year.

In value terms, x-ray apparatus exports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a slight slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 71%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units), Namibia (X units) and Somalia (X units) were the main destinations of x-ray apparatus exports from South Africa, with a combined 61% share of total exports. Cote d'Ivoire, Congo, Swaziland, Zimbabwe, Kenya and Malawi lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 28%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Cote d'Ivoire (with a CAGR of +74.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Zimbabwe ($X), Namibia ($X) and Malawi ($X) constituted the largest markets for x-ray apparatus exported from South Africa worldwide, together comprising 48% of total exports.

Malawi, with a CAGR of +38.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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 2022, the average x-ray apparatus export price amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 311% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a drastic downturn. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Malawi ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Somalia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (+71.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

X-Ray Apparatus Imports

Imports into South Africa

For the third year in a row, South Africa recorded growth in overseas purchases of x-ray apparatus, which increased by 54% to X units in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a noticeable setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 135% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, x-ray apparatus imports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 22%. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The UK (X units), China (X units) and France (X units) were the main suppliers of x-ray apparatus imports to South Africa, with a combined 68% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the UK (with a CAGR of +35.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest x-ray apparatus suppliers to South Africa were China ($X), Germany ($X) and the United States ($X), with a combined 52% share of total imports.

China, with a CAGR of +18.3%, recorded 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 2022, the average x-ray apparatus import price amounted to $X per unit, falling by -39.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, enjoyed a notable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 281% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the price for the UK ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uganda (+192.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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