Gauze market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The market size for gauze in Germany decreased from $5.8 million in 2018 to $2.9 million in 2024. After a minor increase to $5.8 million in 2019, the market contracted to $5.5 million in 2020 and $5.4 million in 2021. A severe drop of nearly 50% occurred in 2022, bringing the market to $2.7 million, followed by a further decline to $2.4 million in 2023 before a partial recovery to $2.9 million in 2024.

In 2024, the gauze market in Germany was characterized by polyethylene plastic mesh, widely used as sight and wind protection netting in various structures and colors. Consumer preferences favored products with high tear strength and weather resistance, supporting demand in the event industry and construction sector for applications such as stage drapery and fence screening.

Production gauze in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Germany's gauze production value declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 7 853 K $ US, marking a gradual decrease of 5.2% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 6.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 8 593 K $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 2.7%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K m²

In 2020, Germany produced 2 894 K m² of gauze, down by 4.1% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 4.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.5%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 2 834 K m², which experienced the largest decline of 6.3%. In contrast, 2019 saw the largest increase of 6.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in kind, 2017-2020, K m²

Exports gauze from Germany

Exports in kind, K m²

After two years of growth, Germany's gauze export volume declined. In 2020, exports stood at 1 271 K m², which is 24.4% lower than the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 54.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 15.7%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 1 682 K m², while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 66.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020, K m²

From 2017 to 2020, Poland, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom formed the core group of markets for Germany's gauze exports in kind. Poland accounted for 30.9% of exports, Switzerland for 19.5%, and the United Kingdom for 11.4%. Together, these three countries represented 61.7% of total export 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

Following two years of gains, Germany's gauze export value declined. In 2020, exports were recorded at 3 914 K $ US, showing a significant decrease of 11.6% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 26.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.2%. The highest value was in 2019 at 4 428 K $ US, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 37.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland played notable but not dominant roles as buyers of German gauze in value terms. Poland accounted for 17.2% of exports, the United Kingdom for 14.3%, and Switzerland for 13.6%. Their combined share reached 45.0% of total export value.

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

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

Imports gauze to Germany

Imports in kind, K m²

After two years of increase, Germany's gauze import volume declined. In 2020, imports stood at 694 K m², showing a dramatic decrease of 36.7% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 49%, with a compound annual growth rate of 14.2%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 1 095 K m², while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 53.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020, K m²

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the country structure of Germany's gauze imports in kind was primarily shaped by China and South Korea. Together, these two countries accounted for 82.4% of total import flows, with other markets forming a long tail.

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

After two years of growth, Germany's gauze import value declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 1 519 K $ US, which is 23.7% lower than the prior year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 12.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.9%. The peak value was in 2019 at 1 990 K $ US, and the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 34.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, South Korea, China, and Turkey formed the key group of partners for Germany's gauze imports in value terms. South Korea accounted for 31.2% of imports, China for 29.6%, and Turkey for 17.6%. Together, these three countries represented 78.5% of total import flows.

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

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