Laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware market in Spain

Earlier Report Observations

The Spanish market for laboratory and pharmaceutical glassware grew steadily from 1 601 tons in 2018 to 2 787 tons in 2022, a 74% increase over four years. The most pronounced growth of 34% occurred in 2022, driven by increased spending on medicines and healthcare products in Spain and overall pharmaceutical market expansion where pharmacy sales rose by 6.57% in value.

After peaking in 2022, the market volume contracted by 14% to 2 400 tons in 2023. It recovered by 8% to 2 592 tons in 2024, supported by further pharmaceutical market growth that reached a turnover of 2.3 billion euros and a continued preference for glass packaging due to its chemical stability and environmental benefits.

Production laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware in Spain

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Spain's production of laboratory, hygienic, or pharmaceutical glassware declined in value after two years of growth. In 2020, output was valued at 16 646 K $ US, marking a slight year-over-year decrease of 1.6%. Production peaked in 2019 at 16 924 K $ US. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 13.5%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 4.3%. The largest annual increase occurred in 2018, with an 11.1% rise.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Spain's production of laboratory, hygienic, or pharmaceutical glassware increased in volume for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 923.7 tons, representing a measured improvement of 3.6% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 19.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 6.1%.

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

Exports laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware from Spain

Exports in kind, t

After a two-year decline, Spain's exports of laboratory, hygienic, or pharmaceutical glassware increased in volume. In 2020, Spain exported 451 tons, marking a significant rise of 49.5% year-over-year. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 302 tons. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 21.3%, which corresponds to an annualized decline of 7.7%. The largest annual drop was recorded in 2018, with a 36.0% decrease.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Portugal, France, and Cuba were the largest buyers of laboratory, hygienic, or pharmaceutical glassware from Spain in volume terms. Portugal accounted for 22.9% of exports, France for 14.2%, and Cuba for 12.2%. Together, these three countries contributed 49.4% of total exports, reflecting a diversified country structure.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Spain's exports of laboratory, hygienic, or pharmaceutical glassware in value terms reached 5 948 K $ US in 2020, representing a substantial advance of 21.8% compared to the previous year. Exports hit their lowest point in 2019 at 4 885 K $ US, with a decline of 16.2% that year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 5.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.9%.

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

An analysis of exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 shows a broad distribution across many markets. Cuba accounted for 17.8% of exports, Portugal for 10.5%, and France for 9.9%. Together, these three partners represented only 38.2% of total flows, with the remaining 61.8% going to other countries.

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

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

Imports laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware to Spain

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year decrease, Spain's imports of laboratory, hygienic, or pharmaceutical glassware increased in volume. In 2020, Spain imported 1 522 tons, amounting to an advance of 37.4% over the previous year. Imports were at their lowest in 2019 at 1 108 tons, with a decline of 4.8% that year. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 29.9%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 9.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Germany, and Belgium formed the main group of sources for Spain's imports of laboratory, hygienic, or pharmaceutical glassware in volume terms. China accounted for 33.0% of imports, Germany for 30.1%, and Belgium for 6.3%. Together, these three countries held a combined share of 69.4% of total imports.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Spain's imports of laboratory, hygienic, or pharmaceutical glassware increased in value for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totalled 22 582 K $ US, up by 14.6% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 35.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.7%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Germany, the United States, and China remained the key partners for Spain's imports of laboratory, hygienic, or pharmaceutical glassware in value terms. Germany accounted for 31.5% of imports, the United States for 11.9%, and China for 11.3%. Together, these three countries accounted for 54.7% of total import flows.

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

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