Oxygen market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

In 2018, the German oxygen market was valued at 399.1 million US dollars, with demand supported by high air pollution in 57 cities and the entry of new portable medical oxygen concentrators, which captured over half of sales. The market then declined to 357.1 million dollars in 2019 and further to 328.3 million dollars in 2020.

A sharp recovery followed in 2021, lifting the market to 422.6 million dollars. This growth was driven by expanded liquid oxygen deliveries from major suppliers such as Linde and Air Liquide to the healthcare sector, alongside improved reimbursement regulations for oxygen therapy in Germany. The expansion continued in 2022, with the market reaching 530.0 million dollars, supported by better market access and a rising patient base with sleep apnea and other respiratory conditions.

By 2024, the market saw a slight decrease to 510.4 million dollars, while investment continued to flow into innovative oxygen supply systems focusing on efficiency and sustainability.

Production oxygen in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Germany's oxygen production declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 316.3 million US dollars, showing a modest decrease of 7.7% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 15.2%, with an average annual decline of 5.4%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 377.7 million US dollars. The largest drop occurred in 2019, with a 9.3% decrease, while the biggest increase was in 2018, at 1.2%.

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

Exports oxygen from Germany

Exports in kind, M m³

Oxygen exports from Germany fell for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 44.6 million cubic meters, marking a slight contraction of 8.0% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 8.6%, with an average annual decline of 3.0%. The peak was in 2018 at 50.0 million cubic meters, which also saw the largest increase of 2.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020, M m³

Between 2017 and 2020, Austria, the Netherlands, and France were the top contributors to Germany's oxygen exports in volume terms. Austria accounted for 40.0% of exports, the Netherlands for 15.1%, and France for 12.2%, together making up 67.3% 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

Germany's oxygen exports in value terms showed little change in 2020, amounting to 8,280 thousand US dollars. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 5.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.7%. The largest rise was recorded in 2018, at 4.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Austria, the Netherlands, and France remained the primary buyers of German oxygen in value terms. Austria contributed 23.3% of exports, the Netherlands 17.4%, and France 16.5%, collectively forming 57.1% of total export value.

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

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

Imports oxygen to Germany

Imports in kind, M m³

Germany's oxygen imports declined for the second year running. In 2020, import volume reached 143.3 million cubic meters, representing a significant contraction of 18.1% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 23.2%, with an average annual decrease of 8.4%. The highest volume was in 2018 at 224.8 million cubic meters. The largest drop occurred in 2019, with a 22.1% decline, while the biggest increase was in 2018, at 20.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020, M m³

During 2017-2020, France, Austria, and Czechia were the main sources of oxygen imports to Germany in volume terms. France accounted for 59.2% of imports, Austria for 14.9%, and Czechia for 10.4%, together comprising 84.6% 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, K $ US

Germany's oxygen imports in value terms decreased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 20,264 thousand US dollars, indicating a solid reduction of 11.0% year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, imports dropped by 16.8%, with an average annual decline of 6.0%. The peak value was in 2018 at 29,609 thousand US dollars. The largest decrease was in 2019, at 23.1%, while the highest increase was in 2018, at 21.5%.

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

Over the 2017-2020 period, France, Austria, and Czechia made the biggest contributions to Germany's oxygen imports in value terms. France accounted for 50.3% of imports, Austria for 12.3%, and Czechia for 10.1%, jointly representing 72.6% of total flows.

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

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