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

Earlier Report Observations

The German market for medical, surgical, dental, and veterinary furniture expanded significantly from 360 million USD in 2018 to 491 million USD in 2024. This growth was particularly strong in 2019, when market size jumped by 21% to 437 million USD, followed by further increases in 2020 and 2021, reaching 490 million USD.

After a slight contraction to 469 million USD in 2022, the market recovered to 491 million USD in 2024. This recovery coincided with the implementation of the EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR) in May 2024, which required manufacturers to recertify existing products, stimulating demand for updated furniture. Additionally, the German Medizinforschungsgesetz passed in March 2024 accelerated approval procedures for medical devices, supporting market activity.

Production medical and veterinary furniture and parts in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After two consecutive years of growth, Germany's production of medical, surgical, dental, and veterinary furniture and parts declined. In 2019, output reached its peak at 800.1 million US dollars, but by 2020, it had fallen slightly to 784.6 million US dollars, marking a modest decrease of 1.9%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 24.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.7%. The most significant rise occurred in 2018, with a 15.7% increase.

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

Exports medical and veterinary furniture and parts from Germany

Exports in kind, t

Germany's exports of medical, surgical, dental, and veterinary furniture and parts in terms of volume rose to 22,196 tonnes in 2020, reflecting a 7.3% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 11.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.6%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, with a drop of 1.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, no single market dominated Germany's exports of medical, surgical, dental, and veterinary furniture and parts in volume terms. France accounted for 8.7% of exports, Switzerland for 8.6%, and Poland for 8.3%, together making up just 25.6% of total exports. The remaining share was distributed among numerous smaller partners, each with modest individual contributions.

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

Following two years of growth, Germany's exports of medical, surgical, dental, and veterinary furniture and parts in value terms declined. In 2019, exports peaked at 615.4 million US dollars, but by 2020, they had decreased to 589.3 million US dollars, representing a limited drop of 4.2%. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 6.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.2%. The largest increase was recorded in 2018, with a rise of 10.6%.

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

The country composition of Germany's exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 was highly dispersed. The United States accounted for 14.3% of exports, Switzerland for 7.5%, and the United Kingdom for 7.3%, together forming just 29.1% of total flows. The remaining 70.9% was split among a wide range of other destinations.

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

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

Imports medical and veterinary furniture and parts to Germany

Imports in kind, t

Germany's imports of medical, surgical, dental, and veterinary furniture and parts in terms of volume increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 22,196 tonnes, showing a 2.5% advance compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 4%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland was the largest source of Germany's imports of medical, surgical, dental, and veterinary furniture and parts in volume terms, accounting for 49.6% of imports. Czechia followed with 20.3%, and China with 15.5%. Together, these three countries comprised 85.4% of total import flows.

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

Germany's imports of medical, surgical, dental, and veterinary furniture and parts in value terms increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volume reached 286.0 million US dollars, representing a robust gain of 13.5% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 23.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland was the largest supplier of medical, surgical, dental, and veterinary furniture and parts to Germany in value terms, accounting for 28.0% of imports. China followed with 14.2%, and Czechia with 12.2%. Together, these three countries formed 54.5% of total imports in value terms.

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

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