Uruguay: Non-Medical X-Ray Market 2025

Non-Medical X-Ray Market Size in Uruguay

The Uruguayan non-medical x-ray market expanded slightly to $X in 2021, surging by 3.2% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a drastic downturn. Non-medical x-ray consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Medical X-Ray Production in Uruguay

In value terms, non-medical x-ray production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Non-Medical X-Ray Exports

Exports from Uruguay

In 2021, approx. X tons of non-medical x-rays were exported from Uruguay; surging by 50% on the previous year. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 321% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-medical x-ray exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 146%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Costa Rica (X tons) was the main destination for non-medical x-ray exports from Uruguay, with a 98% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium (X kg), with a 0.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Costa Rica stood at +47.7%.

In value terms, Costa Rica ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-medical x-rays exports from Uruguay, comprising 98% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 0.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Costa Rica totaled +26.3%.

Export Prices by Country

The average non-medical x-ray export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -14.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 226% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Costa Rica ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Costa Rica (-14.5%).

Non-Medical X-Ray Imports

Imports into Uruguay

In 2021, purchases abroad of non-medical x-rays decreased by -57.1% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 184% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-medical x-ray imports shrank notably to $X in 2021. In general, imports saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 424%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X kg), Italy (X kg) and Brazil (X kg) were the main suppliers of non-medical x-ray imports to Uruguay, with a combined 75% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +12.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-medical x-ray suppliers to Uruguay were Italy ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Denmark ($X), together accounting for 68% of total imports.

Italy, with a CAGR of +35.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 2021, the average non-medical x-ray import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 7.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 84% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($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 United States (+37.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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