Medical, surgical, dental or veterinary furniture and parts market in Austria

Earlier Report Observations

The market for medical, surgical, dental, and veterinary furniture in Austria was valued at 50.1 million US dollars in 2019 but contracted significantly to 39.1 million US dollars in 2020. It stabilized at 39.1 million US dollars in 2021, showing no substantial change from the previous year.

Import values for these products fell from 86.4 million US dollars in 2018 to a low of 58.1 million US dollars in 2020, followed by fluctuations with a recovery to 72.4 million US dollars by 2024. Exports grew consistently from 24.2 million US dollars in 2018 to 38.7 million US dollars in 2024, indicating stronger international engagement by Austrian manufacturers.

Regulatory dynamics shaped the market environment in 2024, including a new ordinance on the stockpiling of human medicines published in June 2024, which requires increased inventories to prevent shortages and affects demand for related medical furniture. Concurrently, the Austrian Congress for Dentistry in 2024 highlighted innovations in orthodontics and implantology, signaling ongoing development and demand for advanced dental furniture and equipment.

Production medical and veterinary furniture and parts in Austria

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Austria's output of medical, surgical, dental, or veterinary furniture and parts was valued at 6 251 K $ US, marking a significant contraction of 13.8% compared to the previous year.

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

Exports medical and veterinary furniture and parts from Austria

Exports in kind, t

After two years of decline, Austria's exports of medical, surgical, dental, or veterinary furniture and parts increased in volume. In 2019, exports reached their lowest point at 510 t, but by 2020, they rose to 572 t, reflecting a solid 12.2% growth. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with an 11.1% drop.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Denmark, and Bosnia and Herzegovina were the primary buyers of Austria's medical, surgical, dental, or veterinary furniture and parts in terms of volume. Germany accounted for 51.8% of exports, Denmark for 8.5%, and Bosnia and Herzegovina for 6.3%, together making up 66.6% of total exports.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, the value of Austria's exports of medical, surgical, dental, or veterinary furniture and parts was 25 234 K $ US, showing a slight reduction of 2.4% from the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 24 166 K $ US, while the maximum was in 2019 at 25 847 K $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 5.7% drop, and the largest increase was in 2019 with a 7.0% rise.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, Denmark, and Switzerland were the main buyers of Austria's medical, surgical, dental, or veterinary furniture and parts in value terms. Germany held a 48.0% share, Denmark 4.6%, and Switzerland 3.7%, collectively accounting for 56.3% of total export value.

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

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

Imports medical and veterinary furniture and parts to Austria

Imports in kind, t

Austria's imports of medical, surgical, dental, or veterinary furniture and parts declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled approximately 2 868 t, representing a strong reduction of 15.9% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 25.6%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 9.4%. The maximum volume was recorded in 2018 at 4 208 t. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with an 18.9% drop, while the largest increase was in 2018 with a 9.2% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Czechia, and Slovenia were the main sources for Austria's imports of medical, surgical, dental, or veterinary furniture and parts in volume. Germany contributed 64.3% of imports, Czechia 5.6%, and Slovenia 5.1%, together comprising 75.1% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Austria's imports of medical, surgical, dental, or veterinary furniture and parts in value terms declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 58 127 K $ US, which is 15.4% lower year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 16.7%, translating to an annualized rate of 5.9%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 86 394 K $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 20.5% drop, and the largest increase was in 2018 with a 23.8% rise.

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

In the period from 2017 to 2020, Germany, Czechia, and Belgium were the key markets for Austria's imports of medical, surgical, dental, or veterinary furniture and parts in value terms. Germany accounted for 67.1% of imports, Czechia for 4.7%, and Belgium for 3.8%, together making up 75.6% of total import flows.

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

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