Artificial parts of the body market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The market for artificial parts of the body in Germany showed a clear growth trend from 2018 to 2024, with its volume rising from 2 305 млн $ to 2 946 млн $. This overall expansion included periods of contraction in 2020 and 2022, but the market consistently rebounded in subsequent years, indicating underlying resilience and demand.

The market's rise to 2 946 млн $ in 2024 was closely linked to technological progress within the sector. The integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning into advanced prosthetics significantly improved their adaptive control and user experience, stimulating both production and consumer adoption. This was further supported by heightened investment in research and development, which accelerated the launch of more personalized and technologically integrated products.

Production artificial parts of the body in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After two years of growth, Germany's production of artificial body parts declined. In 2020, output was valued at 2 283 million US dollars, marking a moderate year-over-year decrease of 5.0%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 6.1%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 2.0%. The highest production value was recorded in 2019 at 2 402 million US dollars, with the largest annual increase occurring in 2018 at 11.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports artificial parts of the body from Germany

Exports in kind, t

Germany's cross-border shipments of artificial body parts declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 1 774 tonnes, down by 19.4% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 22.5%, equating to an average annual decline of 8.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany's exports of artificial body parts in kind were distributed across a wide range of partner countries. The United States accounted for 11.3% of exports, Switzerland for 9.7%, and France for 7.7%, with these three countries together representing just 28.7% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

Germany's exports of artificial body parts in value terms declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 1 371 million US dollars, corresponding to a 16.3% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 23.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -8.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's export portfolio for artificial body parts in value terms was quite broad. Switzerland accounted for 15.1% of exports, the United States for 12.8%, and China for 9.2%, with these three countries together representing only 37.0% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Germany in value, 2017-2020

Imports artificial parts of the body to Germany

Imports in kind, t

Germany's imports of artificial body parts in kind declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 1 296 tonnes, which is 27.3% lower than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 28.7%, equating to an average annual decline of 10.7%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 1 872 tonnes, with the largest annual increase also occurring in 2018 at 3.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020, t

During the 2017-2020 period, three main markets—the United States, Switzerland, and Belgium—together absorbed 60.2% of Germany's total imports of artificial body parts in kind.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Germany's imports of artificial body parts in value terms stood at 1 479 million US dollars, corresponding to a significant decline of 13.9% relative to the prior year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 11.4%, equating to an average annual decline of 4.0%. The highest import value was recorded in 2019 at 1 719 million US dollars, with the largest annual increase also occurring in 2019 at 4.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Over the 2017-2020 period, the United States accounted for 44.3% of Germany's imports of artificial body parts in value terms, Switzerland for 16.6%, and Austria for 8.1%. Together, these three countries absorbed 68.9% of total imports, making them the main sources.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020