Spain: X-Ray Generator Market 2025

X-Ray Generator Market Size in Spain

In 2021, the Spanish x-ray generator market decreased by -3.8% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a notable increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

X-Ray Generator Production in Spain

In value terms, x-ray generator production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +58.4% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 51% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

X-Ray Generator Exports

Exports from Spain

For the fourth year in a row, Spain recorded growth in shipments abroad of x-ray generators, which increased by 5.2% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports posted prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 30%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, x-ray generator exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports posted resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 40%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of x-ray generator exports from Spain, together comprising 71% of total exports. These countries were followed by the United States, China, Austria, Belgium, Mexico and Portugal, which together accounted for a further 19%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Mexico (with a CAGR of +102.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for x-ray generators exports from Spain, comprising 46% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Portugal ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with a 7.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany totaled +24.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Portugal (+2.7% per year) and the United States (+8.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average x-ray generator export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 10% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 30%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Portugal ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Portugal (+11.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

X-Ray Generator Imports

Imports into Spain

In 2021, imports of x-ray generators into Spain declined dramatically to X tons, reducing by -26.8% compared with 2020 figures. Over the period under review, total imports indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +2.9% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 41%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, x-ray generator imports shrank sharply to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +22.1% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 44% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of x-ray generator imports to Spain, with a combined 66% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +59.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and France ($X) constituted the largest x-ray generator suppliers to Spain, with a combined 62% share of total imports. Belgium, Italy, China, the United States, Japan and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

In terms of the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of +37.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The average x-ray generator import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 2.5% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average import price increased by 26%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+8.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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