U.S.: X-Ray Generator Market 2025

X-Ray Generator Market Size in the U.S.

In 2021, the U.S. x-ray generator market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, consumption recorded prominent growth. X-ray generator consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

X-Ray Generator Production in the U.S.

In value terms, x-ray generator production reduced modestly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, production saw a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 59% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

X-Ray Generator Exports

Exports from the U.S.

For the ninth year in a row, the United States recorded decline in shipments abroad of x-ray generators, which decreased by -5.3% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a deep downturn. The smallest decline of -5% was in 2015. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, x-ray generator exports contracted slightly to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a noticeable slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 4.9%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

China (X tons), Germany (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main destinations of x-ray generator exports from the United States, together accounting for 37% of total exports. These countries were followed by Japan, Canada, Mexico, France, the Netherlands, the UK, Belgium, Singapore, Brazil and Israel, which together accounted for a further 45%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +6.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Germany ($X) and India ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for x-ray generator exported from the United States worldwide, together accounting for 37% of total exports. These countries were followed by Japan, Canada, Mexico, France, the Netherlands, the UK, Belgium, Singapore, Brazil and Israel, which together accounted for a further 45%.

Among the main countries of destination, Belgium, with a CAGR of +13.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 generator export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 4.1% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, x-ray generator export price decreased by -0.1% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 18% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Israel ($X per ton) and Singapore ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($X per ton) and China ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Singapore (+7.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

X-Ray Generator Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2021, after eight years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of x-ray generators, when their volume increased by 7.7% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a abrupt contraction. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, x-ray generator imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a noticeable reduction. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Japan (X tons) were the main suppliers of x-ray generator imports to the United States, with a combined 45% share of total imports. These countries were followed by France, Switzerland, South Korea, the UK, Canada, Austria, Mexico, India, Israel and the Netherlands, which together accounted for a further 48%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for South Korea (with a CAGR of +2.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest x-ray generator suppliers to the United States were China ($X), Germany ($X) and Japan ($X), with a combined 45% share of total imports. These countries were followed by France, Switzerland, South Korea, the UK, Canada, Austria, Mexico, India, Israel and the Netherlands, which together accounted for a further 48%.

In terms of the main suppliers, South Korea, with a CAGR of +7.5%, 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

In 2021, the average x-ray generator import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 6.3% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, x-ray generator import price increased by +55.2% against 2013 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 9.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were India ($X per ton) and Canada ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) and Israel ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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