Germany: Blood-Grouping Reagents Market 2024

Blood-Grouping Reagents Market Size in Germany

After six years of growth, the German blood-grouping reagents market decreased by -5.6% to $X in 2022. Overall, the total consumption indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% 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 +44.1% against 2015 indices. Blood-grouping reagents consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Blood-Grouping Reagents Production in Germany

In value terms, blood-grouping reagents production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +33.3% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 30% against the previous year. Blood-grouping reagents production peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Blood-Grouping Reagents Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, the amount of blood-grouping reagents exported from Germany fell markedly to X tons, waning by -15.5% on 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period 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 2021 with an increase of 45%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, blood-grouping reagents exports reduced to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% 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 2021 when exports increased by 27% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for blood-grouping reagents exports from Germany, accounting for a 26% share of total exports. Moreover, blood-grouping reagents exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), twofold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Italy totaled +6.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+9.2% per year) and France (-8.0% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X), Italy ($X) and Austria ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for blood-grouping reagents exported from Germany worldwide, together comprising 47% of total exports. France, Spain, the Czech Republic, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Belgium, Hungary, Turkey, Finland and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

Belgium, with a CAGR of +13.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average blood-grouping reagents export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 5.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 12%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($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 Belgium (+10.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Blood-Grouping Reagents Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, overseas purchases of blood-grouping reagents decreased by -3.6% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, imports saw a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 44%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, blood-grouping reagents imports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 28%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Switzerland (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of blood-grouping reagents imports to Germany, with a combined 93% 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 Spain (with a CAGR of +63.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest blood-grouping reagents suppliers to Germany were the United States ($X), Switzerland ($X) and the UK ($X), together comprising 87% of total imports. These countries were followed by Spain, which accounted for a further 3.2%.

Spain, with a CAGR of +30.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average blood-grouping reagents import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -7.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a perceptible decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 23% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Switzerland ($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 (+7.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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