Germany: Glass Ampoules Market 2024

Glass Ampoules Market Size in Germany

For the fifth consecutive year, the German glass ampoules market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -0.7% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Glass Ampoules Production in Germany

In value terms, glass ampoules production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 88%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Glass Ampoules Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, glass ampoules exports from Germany contracted modestly to X units, falling by -1.7% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 18%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, glass ampoules exports shrank modestly to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 24% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

France (X units), Denmark (X units) and Spain (X units) were the main destinations of glass ampoules exports from Germany, with a combined 58% share of total exports. The Czech Republic, Portugal, Switzerland, Austria, Hungary, the UK, Serbia, Sweden, Italy and Chile lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 33%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Serbia (with a CAGR of +66.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Denmark ($X) and Spain ($X) were the largest markets for glass ampoules exported from Germany worldwide, with a combined 53% share of total exports. Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Portugal, the UK, Austria, Hungary, Sweden, Serbia, Italy and Chile lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 36%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Serbia, with a CAGR of +60.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 average glass ampoules export price amounted to $X per thousand units, leveling off at the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average export price increased by 10%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per thousand units), while the average price for exports to Portugal ($X per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Chile (+25.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Glass Ampoules Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, the amount of glass ampoules for packing of goods imported into Germany shrank to X units, declining by -8.7% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports showed a pronounced decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, glass ampoules imports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 22%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Austria (X units), Hungary (X units) and Italy (X units) were the main suppliers of glass ampoules imports to Germany, together accounting for 68% of total imports. Turkey, France, China, Slovakia, Poland and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +21.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest glass ampoules suppliers to Germany were Italy ($X), Austria ($X) and Hungary ($X), with a combined 73% share of total imports. Turkey, France, the United States, Poland, Slovakia and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 23%.

China, with a CAGR of +18.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers 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 glass ampoules import price amounted to $X per thousand units, declining by -5% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.7%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per thousand units in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

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 ($X per thousand units), while the price for China ($X per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+12.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :