Poland: Medical Steriliser Market 2024

Medical Steriliser Market Size in Poland

The Polish medical steriliser market plummeted to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -15.5% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Medical Steriliser Production in Poland

In value terms, medical steriliser production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 231%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Medical Steriliser Exports

Exports from Poland

For the third year in a row, Poland recorded growth in shipments abroad of medical, surgical or laboratory sterilisers, which increased by 7.2% to X units in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 416%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, medical steriliser exports fell modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 422% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units) was the main destination for medical steriliser exports from Poland, with a 32% share of total exports. Moreover, medical steriliser exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Czech Republic (X units), threefold. Germany (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States stood at +98.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+94.0% per year) and Germany (+33.3% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for medical, surgical or laboratory sterilisers exports from Poland, comprising 38% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 4.9% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 3.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States stood at +70.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+130.1% per year) and France (+91.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average medical steriliser export price amounted to $X per unit, declining by -7.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by 55%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($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 France (+9.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Medical Steriliser Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2022, medical steriliser imports into Poland contracted modestly to X units, remaining constant against 2021 figures. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 92%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, medical steriliser imports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 103% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest medical steriliser supplier to Poland, with a 40% share of total imports. Moreover, medical steriliser imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X units), twofold. Italy (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to +23.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+5.3% per year) and Italy (+10.4% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X), China ($X) and Italy ($X) were the largest medical steriliser suppliers to Poland, together comprising 59% of total imports. These countries were followed by Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Slovenia and Turkey, which together accounted for a further 18%.

Slovenia, with a CAGR of +31.5%, 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

The average medical steriliser import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, waning by -9.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 12% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, 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 Germany ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovenia (+2.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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