First aid kits market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The German first aid kits market saw moderate growth from 41.3 million dollars in 2018 to 43.5 million dollars in 2019, followed by a slight decline to 42.5 million dollars in 2020.

A strong expansion began in 2021, with the market rising 27% to 54.0 million dollars. This surge was primarily driven by the publication of updated DIN standards for workplace first aid boxes, which defined new mandatory contents and clarified equipment requirements, compelling businesses to renew their kits. Growth accelerated further in 2022, with the market reaching 73.8 million dollars. The revision of the DIN 13164 standard, which made surgical masks a compulsory component in vehicle first aid kits, along with new technical rules for workplaces that specified the quantity and provisioning of kits, generated substantial replacement demand.

In 2023, the market value eased to 70.0 million dollars. During this period, market trends highlighted the increased integration of digital technologies into first aid sets, such as guide apps and automated defibrillators, while the continued application of updated DIN norms supported ongoing compliance-driven demand.

Production first aid kits in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In Germany, the production value of first aid kits reached 42 143 K $ US in 2019, marking the highest point in the period. However, by 2020, this figure had dropped to 39 124 K $ US, representing a 7.2% decline from the previous year. Over the entire 2018-2020 timeframe, production decreased by 7.1%, with an average annual decline of 2.4%.

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

Exports first aid kits from Germany

Exports in kind, t

Germany's exports of first aid kits in volume terms saw a 4.0% increase in 2019, but then fell to 3 549 t in 2020, down 11.8% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 18.1%, which translates to an average annual decline of 6.4%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany's exports of first aid kits in volume terms were distributed across numerous partner countries. The top three destinations—Poland (21.0% of exports), Italy (10.6%), and Austria (9.6%)—together accounted for just 41.2% 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, K $ US

Germany's exports of first aid kits in value terms declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 37 162 K $ US, a sharp 12.6% drop compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 25.8%, with an average annual decline of 9.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany traded first aid kits with many countries in value terms. Even the largest export destinations—Poland, Italy, and China—collectively represented only 31.6% of total exports.

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

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

Imports first aid kits to Germany

Imports in kind, t

Germany's imports of first aid kits in volume terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2018, imports peaked at 6 791 t, a 9.7% increase from the previous year, but by 2020, they had fallen to 6 334 t, down 5.9% from 2019. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 2.3%, with an average annual growth of 0.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, virtually all of Germany's imports of first aid kits in volume terms came from China, which accounted for 91.2% of total flows.

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, K $ US

Germany's imports of first aid kits in value terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2018, imports reached their highest point at 45 456 K $ US, a 12.3% increase from the previous year, but by 2020, they had dropped to 40 527 K $ US, down 7.7% year-over-year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the geographical distribution of Germany's imports of first aid kits in value terms was heavily dominated by China, which held a 77.6% share of total flows, while other partners accounted for relatively minor portions.

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

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