EU: First-Aid Kit Market 2024

First-Aid Kit Market Size in the EU

For the third consecutive year, the EU first-aid kit market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 6% to $X in 2022. The total consumption indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +13.8% against 2018 indices. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

First-Aid Kit Production in the EU

In value terms, first-aid kit production expanded sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 15%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

First-Aid Kit Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, approx. X tons of first-aid boxes and kits were exported in the European Union; increasing by 4.8% against the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, first-aid kit exports stood at $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 15%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) represented the major exporter of first-aid boxes and kits, creating 39% of total exports. Poland (X tons) held a 20% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by the Netherlands (12%), Portugal (7.1%) and Bulgaria (4.5%). The following exporters - Lithuania (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) - each amounted to a 5.6% share of total exports.

Exports from Germany increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Lithuania (+57.9%), Bulgaria (+15.0%), Poland (+10.1%), Portugal (+8.5%) and the Netherlands (+4.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Lithuania emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +57.9% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Belgium (-3.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Poland (+8.7 p.p.), Bulgaria (+2.9 p.p.), Lithuania (+2.8 p.p.) and Portugal (+2.5 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Germany (-2.3 p.p.) and Belgium (-2.8 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Poland ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together comprising 62% of total exports. Portugal, Belgium, Bulgaria and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 17%.

Among the main exporting countries, Lithuania, with a CAGR of +69.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 17%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while Bulgaria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lithuania (+7.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

First-Aid Kit Imports

Imports in the EU

First-aid kit imports totaled X tons in 2022, increasing by 7.1% on 2021 figures. Total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +79.4% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 13% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, first-aid kit imports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +86.6% against 2012 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 24%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Germany represented the key importer of first-aid boxes and kits in the European Union, with the volume of imports recording X tons, which was near 38% of total imports in 2022. France (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 14% share, followed by Poland (10%) and the Netherlands (8.8%). The following importers - Belgium (X tons), Lithuania (X tons), Spain (X tons), Romania (X tons), Austria (X tons), Italy (X tons), Ireland (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) - together made up 19% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to first-aid kit imports into Germany stood at +3.9%. At the same time, Lithuania (+37.0%), Romania (+21.6%), Ireland (+15.3%), Spain (+12.8%), France (+12.6%), Poland (+9.6%), the Netherlands (+7.7%), Italy (+7.0%), Sweden (+2.1%) and Belgium (+1.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Lithuania emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +37.0% from 2012-2022. Austria experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2022, the share of France, Poland, Lithuania and Romania increased by +6.2, +2.9, +2.6 and +1.9 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported first-aid boxes and kits in the European Union, comprising 32% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 9.9% share.

In Germany, first-aid kit imports expanded at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: France (+10.0% per year) and the Netherlands (+3.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, growing by 4.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 9.1%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lithuania (+4.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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