The import of X-Ray plates and films to Nigeria peaked at $1277.5 thousand in 2016 and has seen a decreasing trend, culminating at $538.79 thousand in 2023. Year-on-year variation highlights significant fluctuations, with a sharp drop of 12.23% just reported in 2023. Over the past five years, the average annual decrease (CAGR) is -11.57%. Forecast data from 2024 to 2028 indicate continuing decline, with imports expected to plummet to $146.46 thousand by 2028, reflecting a negative CAGR of -20.33% over the forecast period, and an overall reduction of 67.9%.
Future trends to watch for include potential technological advancements and increased digitization in medical imaging, which may further reduce the demand for traditional X-Ray plates and films. Additionally, economic and healthcare system changes in Nigeria could also impact future import volumes.
