Turkey: X-Ray Examination Preparations Market 2025

X-Ray Examination Preparations Market Size in Turkey

The Turkish x-ray examination preparations market fell to $X in 2022, which is down by -8.4% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a noticeable downturn. X-ray examination preparations consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

X-Ray Examination Preparations Production in Turkey

In value terms, x-ray examination preparations production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 67% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

X-Ray Examination Preparations Exports

Exports from Turkey

In 2022, overseas shipments of opacifying preparations for x-ray examinations increased by 39% to X tons, rising for the sixth year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 1,689%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, x-ray examination preparations exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 414% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Pakistan (X tons) was the main destination for x-ray examination preparations exports from Turkey, accounting for a 61% share of total exports. Moreover, x-ray examination preparations exports to Pakistan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bulgaria (X tons), sevenfold. Georgia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Pakistan amounted to +342.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bulgaria (+459.6% per year) and Georgia (+214.1% per year).

In value terms, Pakistan ($X) remains the key foreign market for opacifying preparations for x-ray examinations exports from Turkey, comprising 48% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bulgaria ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Georgia, with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Pakistan amounted to +191.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bulgaria (+281.8% per year) and Georgia (+151.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average x-ray examination preparations export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -2.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 139%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Oman ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Pakistan ($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 Oman (+59.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

X-Ray Examination Preparations Imports

Imports into Turkey

In 2022, overseas purchases of opacifying preparations for x-ray examinations decreased by -32.9% to X tons, falling for the sixth consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports saw a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, x-ray examination preparations imports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of x-ray examination preparations imports to Turkey, together comprising 81% of total imports. Ireland, Norway, Italy, the United States and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 18%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Norway (with a CAGR of +460.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of opacifying preparations for x-ray examinations to Turkey, comprising 58% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Norway, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany totaled -3.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+0.8% per year) and Norway (+442.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average x-ray examination preparations import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 25% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded perceptible growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 36%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+33.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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