Germany: Adhesive Bandage Market 2024

Adhesive Bandage Market Size in Germany

The German adhesive bandage market rose markedly to $X in 2022, with an increase of 8.4% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a prominent increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Adhesive Bandage Production in Germany

In value terms, adhesive bandage production rose markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -10.3% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Adhesive Bandage Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, adhesive bandage exports from Germany expanded slightly to X tons, picking up by 4.7% against the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, adhesive bandage exports stood at $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 11%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), the United States (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of adhesive bandage exports from Germany, with a combined 40% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +14.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for adhesive bandage exported from Germany were the Netherlands ($X), France ($X) and the United States ($X), with a combined 38% share of total exports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +11.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average adhesive bandage export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 4.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 8.4% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Adhesive Bandage Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, adhesive bandage imports into Germany surged to X tons, with an increase of 21% against the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, adhesive bandage imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), China (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of adhesive bandage imports to Germany, with a combined 53% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +30.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest adhesive bandage suppliers to Germany were the Netherlands ($X), the United States ($X) and Italy ($X), together accounting for 40% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +30.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average adhesive bandage import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -4.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 12% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+13.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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