Electro diagnostic and imaging apparatus for medical, surgical, dental or veterinary use market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

The Czech market for electro diagnostic and imaging apparatus, measured in import value, showed a strong upward trend from 2018 to 2021, rising from 79.7 million USD to 124.7 million USD. This growth was followed by a period of regulatory-driven adjustment. In 2022, the update to the medical device categorization methodology (version 6.0) and the introduction of Decree No. 190/2022 Coll., which set new requirements for testing and inspections of electrical equipment in healthcare premises, began reshaping market conditions. These measures increased compliance demands for medical equipment, affecting both imports and domestic operations. The regulatory momentum continued into 2023 with the release of the updated categorization methodology version 7.0 and the ongoing oversight by the Institute of Health Information and Statistics (ÚZIS), which manages the national health information system. This regulatory environment contributed to a significant expansion of the total market size to 120.0 million USD in 2023, as imports surged to 146.9 million USD, likely driven by healthcare facilities updating their apparatus to meet the new standards.

Following the regulatory-driven peak, the market size corrected to 101.2 million USD in 2024 as import value decreased to 124.0 million USD, suggesting a normalization after the initial adjustment phase. Domestic production value remained relatively low throughout the observed period, falling from 5.8 million USD in 2022 to 4.3 million USD in 2023 before a slight recovery to 4.4 million USD in 2024. The consistent regulatory focus on device categorization and safety standards, enforced by the Ministry of Health and ÚZIS, established a framework that prioritized compliance and likely influenced procurement patterns, favoring certified equipment often sourced via imports. The market's structure throughout 2022-2024 was fundamentally shaped by these state-led categorization and safety protocols.

Production electro diagnostic and imaging apparatus in Czechia

According to Faostat, there is no production of electro diagnostic and imaging apparatus in Czechia.

Exports electro diagnostic and imaging apparatus from Czechia

Exports in kind, t

After two years of decline, Czechia's exports of electro diagnostic and imaging apparatus for medical, surgical, dental, or veterinary use have rebounded. In 2021, exports reached 94.9 t, marking a 9.6% increase compared to 2020. However, looking at the broader period from 2018 to 2021, exports fell by 40.7%, which translates to an average annual decline of 16.0%. The lowest point was in 2020, with exports at 86.6 t, and that year also saw the steepest drop of 34.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Czechia in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Czechia's exports of electro diagnostic and imaging apparatus for medical, surgical, dental, or veterinary use were not heavily concentrated in a few key markets. The top three destinations—the United States (16.1% of exports), the Netherlands (16.0%), and Slovakia (13.3%)—collectively accounted for only 45.4% of total export volumes, indicating a diversified trade pattern.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Czechia in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2021, Czechia's exports of electro diagnostic and imaging apparatus for medical, surgical, dental, or veterinary use in value terms amounted to 20.6 million US dollars, up 10.2% from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports grew by 9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 18.7 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 4.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Czechia in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Between 2018 and 2021, Czechia's exports of electro diagnostic and imaging apparatus for medical, surgical, dental, or veterinary use in value terms were spread across numerous markets. The leading destinations—Slovakia (24.9% of export value), Germany (12.1%), and the Netherlands (8.1%)—together made up just 45.1% of total flows, reflecting a broad distribution.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Czechia in value, 2018-2021

Imports electro diagnostic and imaging apparatus to Czechia

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, Czechia's imports of electro diagnostic and imaging apparatus for medical, surgical, dental, or veterinary use in volume terms totaled 474.0 t, rising 10.9% from 2020. From 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 31.3%, averaging an annual growth rate of 9.5%. The largest decrease occurred in 2020 at 7.5%, while the biggest jump was in 2019 with a 28.0% increase.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Czechia in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Germany (37.8% of import volume), the United States (15.2%), and China (11.1%) were the primary sources for Czechia's imports of electro diagnostic and imaging apparatus for medical, surgical, dental, or veterinary use. Together, these three partners represented 64.1% of total import flows, highlighting a more concentrated supply chain.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Czechia in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, M $ US

Czechia's imports of electro diagnostic and imaging apparatus for medical, surgical, dental, or veterinary use in value terms have grown for the third year in a row. In 2021, imports reached 124.7 million US dollars, surging 38.0% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 span, imports expanded by 56.5%, corresponding to an average annual increase of 16.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Czechia in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

During 2018-2021, Germany (26.2% of import value), the United States (24.9%), and China (10.3%) formed the core group of suppliers for Czechia's imports of electro diagnostic and imaging apparatus for medical, surgical, dental, or veterinary use. Collectively, they accounted for 61.4% of total import value, indicating a significant reliance on these key markets.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Czechia in value, 2018-2021