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X-ray opacifying preparations and diagnostic reagents market in Sweden

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Swedish market for x-ray opacifying preparations and diagnostic reagents expanded from 8.9 million USD in 2020 to 11.5 million USD in 2021. This growth was propelled by a sustained increase in computed tomography examinations, which raised demand for contrast agents. Concurrently, the implementation of revised national safety recommendations for iodinated contrast media, including protocols for managing diabetic patients on metformin, supported wider clinical adoption and market expansion.

Market volume then contracted to 9.8 million USD in 2022 and further to 7.9 million USD in 2023. This decline aligned with intensified efforts to optimize contrast agent utilization through updated national dosing guidelines and specialized training courses for radiologists and radiographers. These initiatives promoted more efficient use, reducing the volume of contrast media required per procedure and impacting overall market value.

Regulatory and industry developments continued into 2024, featuring new radiation safety regulations from the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority with stricter reporting requirements. Furthermore, state procurement laws influencing public healthcare purchases and the activity of service providers like Evidia, which operates modern imaging units, shaped the operating environment for contrast agents and diagnostic reagents.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In value
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2020-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2020-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Sweden
  1. 5.1.1. In value, 2020-2023, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production x-ray opacifying preparations and diagnostic reagents in Sweden

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Annual dynamics of production in Sweden in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports x-ray opacifying preparations and diagnostic reagents from Sweden

Exports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend over the period. From 2017 to 2018, exports fluctuated significantly, with a 3.5-fold difference between the peak and trough. In 2020, Sweden's exports of x-ray opacifying preparations and diagnostic reagents amounted to 38.2 t, marking a gradual decline of 8.7% from the previous year. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 27.8 t. The largest decrease occurred in 2018, falling by 71.6%, while the largest increase was in 2019, rising by 50.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(71.6%)	50.9%	(8.7%)	(26.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the main destinations for Sweden's exports of x-ray opacifying preparations and diagnostic reagents in kind were France (27.7% of exports), Finland (22.4%), and Norway (12.1%). Together, these three countries accounted for 62.2% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

After two years of decline, Sweden's exports of x-ray opacifying preparations and diagnostic reagents in value terms increased in 2020. The export volume reached 9 707 K $ US, representing a significant uptick of 13.9% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 32.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -12.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 8 526 K $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 40.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.1%)	(40.4%)	13.9%	(12.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the key markets for Sweden's exports of x-ray opacifying preparations and diagnostic reagents in value terms were Finland (22.7% of exports), France (18.8%), and Norway (15.4%). These three countries combined made up 57.0% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports x-ray opacifying preparations and diagnostic reagents to Sweden

Imports in kind, t

Sweden's imports of x-ray opacifying preparations and diagnostic reagents in kind declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Sweden imported a total of 178.0 t, showing a slight drop of 0.9% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 24.9%, equating to an annualized rate of -9.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(12.4%)	(13.5%)	(0.9%)	(9.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, the core sources for Sweden's imports of x-ray opacifying preparations and diagnostic reagents in kind were Ireland (53.7% of imports), Italy (23.4%), and Spain (5.1%). Together, these three countries accounted for 82.2% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Sweden's imports of x-ray opacifying preparations and diagnostic reagents in value terms totaled 15 502 K $ US, corresponding to a solid increase of 14.1% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 2.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 0.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 13 585 K $ US, which also experienced the largest decline of 11.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.0%	(11.3%)	14.1%	0.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Over 2017-2020, the leading suppliers of x-ray opacifying preparations and diagnostic reagents to Sweden in value terms were Ireland (41.2% of imports), the Netherlands (17.2%), and Italy (13.6%). Their combined share reached 72.1% of total imports in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io