Lab and pharma glassware market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for laboratory and pharmaceutical glassware in Germany started at 208 million US dollars in 2018, supported by the country's strong commitment to research and development in pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, as well as a growing trend toward sustainable and reusable laboratory equipment. In 2019, the market volume dipped to 195 million dollars, even as R&D activities continued to underpin long-term demand. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 spurred increased investment in biopharmaceutical research, boosting demand for specialized glassware and lifting the market volume to 199 million dollars.

From 2021 to 2024, the market volume generally expanded, with a minor stabilization in 2023. Continuing investments in biotechnological and pharmaceutical research drove the market to 217 million dollars in 2021, followed by further growth to 246 million dollars in 2022, supported by the ongoing research focus and sustainability trends. In 2023, the volume eased slightly to 236 million dollars, sustained by demand for durable and chemically resistant glassware. The market reached 273 million dollars in 2024, fueled by persistent R&D investments and strengthened trends toward sustainable materials and automation in laboratory devices.

Production lab and pharma glassware in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In Germany, the output of laboratory and pharmaceutical glassware was valued at 336.3 million US dollars in 2020, marking a 2.5% increase from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 5.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 342.9 million US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 7.9%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest decline of 4.3%.

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

Exports lab and pharma glassware from Germany

Exports in kind, t

Deliveries of laboratory and pharmaceutical glassware from Germany declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 9 965 tonnes, down 6.7% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 7.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.5%. The peak was in 2018 at 11 090 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 3.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the geographical structure of exports in kind was highly diversified. The United States accounted for 14.4% of exports, France for 9.6%, and Spain for 8.8%, together making up only 32.8% of total flows. The remaining 67.2% was distributed among numerous smaller partner countries.

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

In 2020, Germany's export volume of laboratory and pharmaceutical glassware totaled 263.6 million US dollars, showing no significant change from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 7.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.4%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 266.8 million US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 8.8%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest decline of 1.4%.

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

During 2017 to 2020, laboratory and pharmaceutical glassware from Germany was supplied to many different markets. Even the largest destinations—the United States, France, and the United Kingdom—together represented only 30.2% of total exports in value terms.

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

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

Imports lab and pharma glassware to Germany

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, foreign supplies of laboratory and pharmaceutical glassware to Germany amounted to 7 865 tonnes, reflecting a significant reduction of 10.9% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 7 851 tonnes, while the peak was in 2019 at 8 822 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 12.4%.

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

The country composition of imports in kind from 2017 to 2020 was dispersed. China accounted for 17.7% of imports, Czechia for 16.0%, and Hungary for 15.5%, together forming just 49.2% of total flows. The remaining 50.8% was split among a wide range of other destinations.

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

The volume of laboratory and pharmaceutical glassware imports into Germany declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Germany imported 126.1 million US dollars worth of such goods, equivalent to a small decline of 2.9% compared to 2019. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 131.8 million US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 4.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the country structure of imports in value terms remained highly diversified. The United States accounted for 23.8% of imports, Hungary for 8.8%, and China for 8.2%, together making up only 40.8% of total flows. A long tail of smaller markets formed the remaining 59.2%.

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

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