Hygienic or pharmaceutical rubber articles market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the market for hygienic and pharmaceutical rubber articles in Germany showed steady growth in physical volume, rising from 19 338 t to 23 152 t. In value terms, the growth was less consistent: after a drop to $406.3 million in 2019, the market value recovered and reached $494.4 million by 2021.

By 2023-2024, key market drivers included tightening regulatory safety standards in the pharmaceutical industry and growing demand for injectable drugs, which spurred investments in improved manufacturing technologies and the adoption of hygienic packaging with tamper-evident seals.

Simultaneously, the trend towards using bio-based rubber materials gained momentum, driven by both environmental regulations and consumer preferences for sustainable and hygienic packaging solutions.

Production hygienic or pharmaceutical rubber articles in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Germany's production of hygienic or pharmaceutical rubber articles has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 461.0 million US dollars, marking a 13.2% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 18.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.7%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Germany's production of hygienic or pharmaceutical rubber articles has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, 21,675 tonnes were produced, representing a strong 15.4% year-over-year increase. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 33.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports hygienic or pharmaceutical rubber articles from Germany

Exports in kind, t

After a two-year decline, Germany's exports of hygienic or pharmaceutical rubber articles increased in 2020. The export volume reached 1,659 tonnes, showing a 9.8% improvement compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 9.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.1%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 1,510 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 10.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's exports of hygienic or pharmaceutical rubber articles in kind were not heavily concentrated. Austria accounted for 11.0% of exports, Poland for 8.3%, and the United States for 6.8%, with these three countries together capturing only 26.0% 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

In 2020, the value of hygienic or pharmaceutical rubber articles exported from Germany amounted to 69,179 thousand US dollars, equivalent to a 20.8% rise compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 11.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.8%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 57,266 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 7.6%.

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

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, the geographical structure of Germany's exports in value terms was highly diversified. Poland accounted for 10.6% of exports, Austria for 9.7%, and the United States for 7.3%, with these three countries together representing only 27.6% of total flows. The remaining 72.4% was distributed among numerous smaller partner countries.

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

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

Imports hygienic or pharmaceutical rubber articles to Germany

Imports in kind, t

Germany's imports of hygienic or pharmaceutical rubber articles in kind declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Germany imported 2,396 tonnes, which is 13.4% lower than in 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 43.8%, equating to an annualized rate of -17.5%.

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

The market base for Germany's imports in kind from 2017 to 2020 was wide. China accounted for 21.1% of imports, Malaysia for 14.4%, and Austria for 13.2%, with these three countries jointly accounting for just 48.7% of total flows. The remaining 51.3% was shared by numerous other countries.

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 a two-year reduction, Germany's imports of hygienic or pharmaceutical rubber articles in value terms increased in 2020. Imports amounted to 60,779 thousand US dollars, indicating a modest 7.9% increase compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 30.3%, equating to an annualized rate of -11.3%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 56,304 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 28.1%.

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

During 2017 to 2020, Switzerland accounted for 13.2% of Germany's imports in value terms, Austria for 12.8%, and China for 11.7%, making them important suppliers of hygienic or pharmaceutical rubber articles. However, their combined share reached only 37.7% of total imports, with the remaining 62.3% distributed among many other partners.

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

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