Benelux: Medical Steriliser Market 2024

Medical Steriliser Market Size in Benelux

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Benelux medical steriliser market, when its value increased by 21% to $X. The total consumption indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Medical Steriliser Production in Benelux

In value terms, medical steriliser production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 1,609%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Medical Steriliser Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, shipments abroad of medical, surgical or laboratory sterilisers decreased by -53.7% to X units for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 80% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2021, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, medical steriliser exports dropped markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 111%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands represented the key exporter of medical, surgical or laboratory sterilisers in Benelux, with the volume of exports finishing at X units, which was approx. 85% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X units), making up a 15% share of total exports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the medical, surgical or laboratory sterilisers exports, with a CAGR of -1.1% from 2012 to 2022. Belgium (-14.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the Netherlands (+28 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Belgium (-28.1 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest medical steriliser supplier in Benelux, comprising 87% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 12% share of total exports.

In the Netherlands, medical steriliser exports increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per unit, jumping by 25% against the previous year. Export price indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, medical steriliser export price increased by +66.7% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 37%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per unit), while Belgium amounted to $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+3.7%).

Medical Steriliser Imports

Imports in Benelux

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of medical, surgical or laboratory sterilisers decreased by -20.4% to X units in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 73%. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, medical steriliser imports declined rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded slight growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 49%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands was the largest importing country with an import of about X units, which recorded 71% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X units), generating a 25% share of total imports. Luxembourg (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to medical steriliser imports into the Netherlands stood at -3.1%. At the same time, Luxembourg (+13.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Luxembourg emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Benelux, with a CAGR of +13.1% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Belgium (-3.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Luxembourg (+3.1 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Belgium (-1.9 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported medical, surgical or laboratory sterilisers in Benelux, comprising 76% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 22% share of total imports.

In the Netherlands, medical steriliser imports expanded at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Belgium (-4.4% per year) and Luxembourg (+15.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per unit in 2022, dropping by -7.7% against the previous year. Import price indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, medical steriliser import price increased by +12.2% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the import price increased by 28%. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per unit), while Luxembourg ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+6.9%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform