United Arab Emirates: Non-Medical X-Ray Market 2024

Non-Medical X-Ray Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, the non-medical x-ray market in the United Arab Emirates increased by 21% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Medical X-Ray Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, the amount of non-medical x-rays exported from the United Arab Emirates dropped to X tons, falling by -8.7% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports saw a mild descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 417%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-medical x-ray exports declined significantly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 145% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Oman (X tons) was the main destination for non-medical x-ray exports from the United Arab Emirates, with a 47% share of total exports. Moreover, non-medical x-ray exports to Oman exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Rwanda (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Comoros (X tons), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Oman amounted to +5.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Rwanda (+68.6% per year) and Comoros (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Oman ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-medical x-rays exports from the United Arab Emirates, comprising 54% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Rwanda ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by India, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Oman stood at +4.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Rwanda (+98.7% per year) and India (-13.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average non-medical x-ray export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -40.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 74% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Comoros ($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 Rwanda (+18.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Non-Medical X-Ray Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, overseas purchases of non-medical x-rays increased by 6.7% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 138%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-medical x-ray imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 51%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of non-medical x-ray to the United Arab Emirates, with a 47% share of total imports. Moreover, non-medical x-ray imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), fivefold. The United States (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled +25.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-17.6% per year) and the United States (-11.0% per year).

In value terms, China ($X), the United States ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest non-medical x-ray suppliers to the United Arab Emirates, together comprising 53% of total imports. These countries were followed by Malaysia, the Netherlands, Japan, the UK and France, which together accounted for a further 16%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Malaysia, with a CAGR of +13.8%, 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 2021, the average non-medical x-ray import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 19% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+11.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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