Germany: Breathing Appliances Market 2024

Breathing Appliances Market Size in Germany

In 2022, the German breathing appliances market decreased by -52.4% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a abrupt slump. Breathing appliances consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Breathing Appliances Production in Germany

In value terms, breathing appliances production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Breathing Appliances Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, overseas shipments of breathing appliances and gas masks decreased by -8.6% to X units, falling for the second year in a row after nine years of growth. In general, total exports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -30.4% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 17%. The exports peaked at X units in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, breathing appliances exports totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 16%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

France (X units), Poland (X units) and the Netherlands (X units) were the main destinations of breathing appliances exports from Germany, with a combined 31% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +12.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Denmark ($X), France ($X) and the United States ($X) constituted the largest markets for breathing appliances exported from Germany worldwide, with a combined 34% share of total exports. The UK, the Netherlands, Spain, Turkey, Austria, Italy, Australia, Poland, Switzerland and China lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 38%.

Turkey, with a CAGR of +15.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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 breathing appliances export price amounted to $X per unit, rising by 24% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.7%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+7.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Breathing Appliances Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, purchases abroad of breathing appliances and gas masks decreased by -16.4% to X units, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, imports, however, showed a slight expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 31%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, breathing appliances imports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -27.8% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 34%. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The UK (X units), the Czech Republic (X units) and Poland (X units) were the main suppliers of breathing appliances imports to Germany, together accounting for 70% of total imports. The United States, Italy, Romania, Portugal and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 21%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of +55.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest breathing appliances suppliers to Germany were the UK ($X), Poland ($X) and the United States ($X), together comprising 66% of total imports. The Czech Republic, Italy, Sweden, Portugal and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 19%.

Among the main suppliers, Romania, with a CAGR of +45.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the average breathing appliances import price amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 30% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.0%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 United States ($X per unit), while the price for Romania ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+13.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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