X-ray opacifying preparations and diagnostic reagents market in Austria

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2021, imports of x-ray opacifying preparations and diagnostic reagents fluctuated moderately, reaching a peak of 27 783 thousand US dollars in 2021. Exports, after peaking at 50 238 thousand US dollars in 2019, declined over the following years to 35 547 thousand US dollars in 2021, reflecting shifts in international trade flows for these medical products.

From 2022 onward, domestic production entered a phase of rapid expansion, rising from 52 970 thousand US dollars in 2022 to 94 358 thousand US dollars in 2024. This surge in output supported market growth, with the total market size increasing from 42 826 to 66 554 thousand US dollars over the same three-year period. A key development in 2023 was the introduction of an ultra-low-dose CT technology by MedUni Wien, designed as an alternative to conventional chest X-rays in Austrian emergency departments. This advancement likely boosted demand for contrast agents used in enhanced imaging procedures, contributing to the sustained rise in production volumes.

Production x-ray opacifying preparations and diagnostic reagents in Austria

According to Faostat, there is no production of x-ray opacifying preparations and diagnostic reagents in Austria.

Exports x-ray opacifying preparations and diagnostic reagents from Austria

Exports in kind, t

Austria's exports of x-ray opacifying preparations and diagnostic reagents declined in 2020 after two years of growth. The country exported 683.5 t of these products in 2020, representing a 13.5% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.7%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 790.0 t, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 8.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Austria in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Italy, and South Korea were the primary buyers of Austria's x-ray opacifying preparations and diagnostic reagents in volume terms. Germany accounted for 26.4% of exports, Italy for 17.5%, and South Korea for 15.9%. Together, these three countries represented 59.8% of Austria's total exports of these products.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Austria in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Austria's exports of x-ray opacifying preparations and diagnostic reagents in value terms declined in 2020 following two years of increases. The country exported 43 459 K $ US worth of these products in 2020, down 13.5% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 5%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 1.7%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 50 238 K $ US, with the largest annual increase also occurring in 2019 at 7.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Austria in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In value terms from 2017 to 2020, Germany, South Korea, and Italy were the top buyers of Austria's x-ray opacifying preparations and diagnostic reagents. Germany led with 35.9% of exports, followed by South Korea at 11.1% and Italy at 9.7%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 56.8% of Austria's total export value for these products.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Austria in value, 2017-2020

Imports x-ray opacifying preparations and diagnostic reagents to Austria

Imports in kind, t

Austria's imports of x-ray opacifying preparations and diagnostic reagents in volume terms reached 222.7 t in 2020, marking an 18.7% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 20.1%, corresponding to an annualized decline of 7.2%. The largest annual increase occurred in 2019 at 12.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Austria in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Ireland, Germany, and Italy were the leading sources of Austria's imports of x-ray opacifying preparations and diagnostic reagents in volume terms. Ireland supplied 38.4% of imports, Germany 23.3%, and Italy 16.7%. Together, these three countries constituted 78.4% of Austria's total import volume for these products.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Austria in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Austria's imports of x-ray opacifying preparations and diagnostic reagents in value terms amounted to 25 190 K $ US in 2020, showing a 3.7% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 3.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 24 085 K $ US, while the peak occurred in 2019 at 26 151 K $ US. The largest annual increase was in 2019 at 8.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Austria in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In value terms from 2017 to 2020, Ireland, Germany, and Italy continued to be the main suppliers of x-ray opacifying preparations and diagnostic reagents to Austria. Ireland accounted for 33.9% of imports, Germany for 25.1%, and Italy for 11.5%. Collectively, these three countries represented 70.5% of Austria's total import value for these products.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Austria in value, 2017-2020