X-ray opacifying preparations and diagnostic reagents market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for x-ray opacifying preparations and diagnostic reagents in Czechia expanded from 32.5 million USD in 2018 to 40.0 million USD in 2024, reflecting overall growth despite intermediate volatility. The most pronounced increases occurred in 2020, when the market size jumped by 12.5% to 37.4 million USD, and again in 2024 with a 14.8% rise to 40.0 million USD. These gains were interspersed with a moderate contraction in 2022 and a more marked drop of 10.7% in 2023, when the market fell to 34.9 million USD.

Domestic production more than doubled over the period, starting at 3.9 million USD in 2018 and reaching 5.2 million USD in 2024. After a steady climb through 2021, where it hit a high of 5.4 million USD, output dipped in 2022 before recovering in the following two years. Imports, which constitute the bulk of market supply, followed a similar trajectory, rising from 28.8 million USD in 2018 to a peak of 36.0 million USD in 2022, then declining in 2023 before rebounding to 35.7 million USD in 2024.

Exports from Czechia remained relatively small in scale but grew substantially, from just 0.3 million USD in 2018 to 1.5 million USD in 2023, before a sharp fall in 2024. This export growth partially offset the influence of imports on the total market size, but the market remained heavily dependent on foreign supply throughout the period.

Production x-ray opacifying preparations and diagnostic reagents in Czechia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Czechia's production of x-ray opacifying preparations and diagnostic reagents has grown for the third year in a row. In 2021, output reached 5 431 thousand US dollars, marking a significant 27.3% year-on-year increase. From 2018 to 2021, production rose by 39%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 11.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Czechia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Exports x-ray opacifying preparations and diagnostic reagents from Czechia

Exports in kind, t

Market performance showed notable fluctuations during this period. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 0.3 tonnes, while the highest was reached in 2021 at 3.7 tonnes, representing a 12.2-fold increase from the low point. In 2021, exports surged by 279.4% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 74.1%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Georgia, Slovakia, and Japan remained the primary buyers of Czech x-ray opacifying preparations and diagnostic reagents in volume terms. Georgia accounted for 34.0% of exports, Slovakia for 28.1%, and Japan for 15.5%. Together, these three countries made up 77.5% of total export volume.

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, K $ US

Czechia's exports of x-ray opacifying preparations and diagnostic reagents have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled 1 097 thousand US dollars, a 98.7% rise compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports grew by 331.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 62.8%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Denmark, Georgia, and Japan were the leading destinations for Czech exports of x-ray opacifying preparations and diagnostic reagents in value terms. Denmark held 69.1% of export value, Georgia 9.0%, and Japan 7.2%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 85.2% of total export value.

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

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

Imports x-ray opacifying preparations and diagnostic reagents to Czechia

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Czechia's imports of x-ray opacifying preparations and diagnostic reagents declined. In 2021, imports amounted to approximately 142.0 tonnes, a sharp 20.2% decrease from the previous year. The highest import volume was recorded in 2020 at 177.9 tonnes, with the largest increase that year at 27.4%. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports rose by 7.6%, averaging 2.5% annual growth.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Italy, Germany, and France consistently dominated Czechia's imports of x-ray opacifying preparations and diagnostic reagents in volume terms. Italy supplied 45.2% of imports, Germany 23.2%, and France 11.9%. Together, these three countries represented 80.3% of total import volume.

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, K $ US

Czechia's imports of x-ray opacifying preparations and diagnostic reagents have risen for the third year in a row. In 2021, imports were valued at 1 097 thousand US dollars, up 5.1% from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 22.9%, equivalent to an average annual rate of 7.1%.

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

Over the 2018-2021 period, Italy, Germany, and France were the main sources of Czechia's imports of x-ray opacifying preparations and diagnostic reagents in value terms. Italy accounted for 36.4% of import value, Germany for 31.2%, and France for 10.1%. Combined, these three countries made up 77.7% of total import value.

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

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