Eastern Europe: X-Ray Examination Preparations Market 2024

X-Ray Examination Preparations Market Size in Eastern Europe

The East European x-ray examination preparations market was estimated at $X in 2023, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

X-Ray Examination Preparations Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, x-ray examination preparations production totaled $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

X-Ray Examination Preparations Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2023, x-ray examination preparations exports in Eastern Europe skyrocketed to X tons, rising by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports posted a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, x-ray examination preparations exports surged to $X in 2023. In general, exports saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2023 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Lithuania represented the main exporter of opacifying preparations for x-ray examinations in Eastern Europe, with the volume of exports finishing at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. Ukraine (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with an X% share, followed by Hungary (X%), Bulgaria (X%), the Czech Republic (X%) and Russia (X%). Romania (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

Exports from Lithuania increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Bulgaria (X%), the Czech Republic (X%), Hungary (X%), Romania (X%) and Ukraine (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bulgaria emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Russia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Lithuania (X p.p.), Bulgaria (X p.p.), Hungary (X p.p.), the Czech Republic (X p.p.) and Romania (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Ukraine and Russia saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively.

In value terms, Lithuania ($X), Hungary ($X) and Russia ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total exports. Ukraine, Romania, the Czech Republic and Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main exporting countries, Bulgaria, with a CAGR of X%, 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

In 2023, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed a pronounced expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while Bulgaria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

X-Ray Examination Preparations Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2023, purchases abroad of opacifying preparations for x-ray examinations increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, imports, however, showed a slight reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, x-ray examination preparations imports amounted to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Poland was the largest importing country with an import of about X tons, which accounted for X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Romania (X tons), Russia (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Lithuania (X tons) and Hungary (X tons), together achieving a X% share of total imports. Bulgaria (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Poland decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Lithuania (X%), Romania (X%), Hungary (X%) and Bulgaria (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Lithuania emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, the Czech Republic (X%) and Russia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Romania (X p.p.), Lithuania (X p.p.), Hungary (X p.p.) and Bulgaria (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Russia and Poland saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Poland ($X), Russia ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total imports. Lithuania, Romania, Hungary and Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Lithuania, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2023, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while Bulgaria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform