In 2023, the import volume of X-ray plates and films to China stood at 631.72 thousand kilograms. The forecast for 2024 shows an expected import volume of 632.88 thousand kilograms, representing an increase of 0.18% over the previous year. This pattern of marginal growth continues steadily through to 2028, with the volume reaching 637.58 thousand kilograms. Year-on-year variations between 2025 and 2026 are 0.18% and between 2026 and 2027 are 0.18%, consistent with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of approximately 0.18% over the forecasted period.
Future trends to watch for include advancements in digital radiography reducing the demand for traditional X-ray films, evolving regulatory landscapes affecting import-export dynamics, and shifts in healthcare infrastructure investment in China potentially impacting overall volume demands.
