X-ray opacifying preparations and diagnostic reagents market in the Netherlands

Earlier Report Observations

The market for x-ray opacifying preparations and diagnostic reagents in the Netherlands expanded from $217.9 million in 2018 to $342.8 million in 2020, reflecting a period of strong consumption growth. Domestic production value followed a similar trajectory, rising from $269.6 million to $311.2 million in 2019 before moderating to $295.5 million in 2020.

International trade flows showed significant shifts. Import value surged from $25.9 million in 2018 to a peak of $92.2 million in 2020, then fell sharply to $40.9 million by 2022. Export value moved in the opposite direction, declining from $77.6 million to $44.9 million over the same initial two years before rebounding strongly and reaching $99.1 million by 2025.

By 2024, production of these preparations across the European Union, which includes the Netherlands, grew by 6.3% to 47 000 tonnes. This continued a long-term upward trend, with EU-wide production having increased at an average annual rate of 2.1% since 2013. Within the EU, France and Belgium were the largest import markets, influencing regional trade dynamics.

Production x-ray opacifying preparations and diagnostic reagents in the Netherlands

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

In the Netherlands, the production value of X-ray opacifying preparations and diagnostic reagents reached 295.5 million US dollars in 2020, marking a 5.0% year-on-year decrease. Over the three-year period from 2018 to 2020, production grew by 9.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 311.2 million US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 15.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in the Netherlands in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Exports x-ray opacifying preparations and diagnostic reagents from the Netherlands

Exports in kind, t

Export volumes showed an unstable trend throughout the period. The lowest level was recorded in 2018, while the peak occurred in 2020, creating a 3.3-fold difference between these years. In 2021, exports from the Netherlands amounted to 133.3 tonnes, down 29.8% from 2020. The maximum volume was 189.9 tonnes in 2020, and the largest annual increase of 226.5% was observed in 2019.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the United States, France, and Germany were the leading destinations for exports in kind of X-ray opacifying preparations and diagnostic reagents from the Netherlands. The United States accounted for 50.8% of exports, France for 10.3%, and Germany for 6.1%, together representing 67.2% of total flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The export market displayed volatility during the observed period. The lowest value was recorded in 2020, while the peak occurred in 2021, with a 2.1-fold difference between these years. In 2021, exports from the Netherlands totaled 95 123 thousand US dollars, showing a dramatic increase of 111.9% compared to 2020. The minimum value was 44 891 thousand US dollars in 2020, and the largest decline of 34.0% was recorded in 2019.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, exports in value terms of X-ray opacifying preparations and diagnostic reagents from the Netherlands were distributed across many countries. The United States accounted for 21.2% of exports, France for 11.9%, and Germany for 11.0%, together representing 44.1% of total flows.

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

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

Imports x-ray opacifying preparations and diagnostic reagents to the Netherlands

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes exhibited volatility over the period. The lowest point was in 2018, while the peak occurred in 2020, with a 2.2-fold difference between these years. In 2021, imports into the Netherlands amounted to 493.0 tonnes, reflecting a measured decline of 9.7% from the previous year. The maximum volume was 546.1 tonnes in 2020, which also saw the largest annual increase of 98.9%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany and Belgium dominated imports in kind, jointly capturing 91.0% of total flows, while the remainder was thinly spread across other markets.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Import values showed noticeable fluctuations during the period. The low point was in 2018, while the high occurred in 2020, with a 3.6-fold difference between these years. In 2021, imports into the Netherlands totaled 73 116 thousand US dollars, down 20.7% from the previous year. The maximum value was 92 184 thousand US dollars in 2020, which also recorded the largest annual increase of 122.4%.

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

Over the 2018–2021 period, Germany and Belgium consistently accounted for 82.9% of total imports in value terms, indicating a high degree of market concentration, with a long tail of smaller markets making up the remainder.

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

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