Earlier Report Observations
The market size for syringes in Germany, measured in value terms, contracted significantly over the 2018-2024 period. After peaking at 358.7 million US dollars in 2018, domestic consumption fell to 254.1 million in 2019. It partially recovered to 307.8 million by 2021 but then declined again to 288.4 million in 2022 and further to 225.5 million in 2024.
Syringe production in Germany rose from 178.3 million US dollars in 2018 to 238.6 million in 2024, with a temporary decline in 2022. Imports and exports both expanded considerably over the period, with exports reaching 974.8 million US dollars in 2024.
In 2024, major manufacturers focused on advanced prefilled syringe systems. Gerresheimer AG inaugurated a new production line for dual-chamber prefilled syringes, BD launched a new platform for biologics, and SCHOTT introduced a polymer-based dual-chamber syringe with improved break resistance. These technological advancements and capacity expansions supported the rise in production.
Table of content
- 1. Disclaimer
- 2. Terms of use of the report
- 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
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4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
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4.1. Key Market Indicators
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4.1.1. In value
- 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2022, 2024
- 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
- 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
- 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2022, 2024
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4.1.1. In value
- 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
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4.1. Key Market Indicators
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5. Production
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5.1. Production in Germany
- 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2022, 2024, M unit
- 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2022, 2024, M $ US
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5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
- 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, M unit
- 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
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5.1. Production in Germany
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6. Imports
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6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
- 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
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6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
- 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2018-2024, t
- 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, t
- 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
- 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
- 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
- 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
- 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
- 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
- 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
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6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
- 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2018-2024, t
- 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, t
- 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
- 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
- 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
- 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
- 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
- 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
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7. Exports
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7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
- 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
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7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
- 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2018-2024, t
- 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, t
- 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
- 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
- 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
- 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
- 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
- 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
- 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
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7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
- 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2018-2024, t
- 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, t
- 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
- 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
- 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
- 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
- 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
- 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
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8. Trade balance
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8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
- 8.1.1. In kind, t
- 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
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8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
- 8.2.1. In kind, t
- 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
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8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
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9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
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9.1. Direct Data
- 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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9.2. Mirror Data
- 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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9.1. Direct Data
Production syringes in Germany
In value, 2017-2020, M $ US
Syringe production in Germany has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 192.0 million US dollars, remaining flat compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 13.9%, which equates to an annualized growth rate of 4.4%.
Annual dynamics of production in Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | 5.7% | 7.6% | 0.1% | 4.4% |
Exports syringes from Germany
Exports in kind, t
Syringe deliveries from Germany have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 20 247 tonnes, marking a 3.9% rise compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 7.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.5%.
Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020, t
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Change from last year | 2.5% | 1.1% | 3.9% | 2.5% |
The market base for exports in kind from 2017 to 2020 was broad. France accounted for 16.3% of exports in kind, the United States for 13.6%, and Russia for 11.4%, together making up just 41.3% of total flows. The remaining 58.7% was distributed among numerous other 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
Germany's syringe export volume has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totalled 572.6 million US dollars, showing a strong increase of 11.9% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 56.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 16.1%.
Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | 28.6% | 8.9% | 11.9% | 16.1% |
From 2017 to 2020, the country breakdown of exports in value terms remained scattered. France accounted for 24.5% of exports in value terms, the United States for 9.9%, and Belgium for 8.4%, together representing just 42.8% of total flows. No single partner stood out as clearly dominant.
Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020
World map of product's exports from Germany in value, 2017-2020
Imports syringes to Germany
Imports in kind, t
In 2020, the volume of syringe imports into Germany reached 22 696 tonnes, which is 6.1% higher than in 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 12%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.8%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 1.3%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 6.9%.
Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020, t
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | 6.9% | (1.3%) | 6.1% | 3.8% |
From 2017 to 2020, Switzerland, China, and Finland formed the main cluster of markets for imports in kind. Switzerland accounted for 29.8% of imports in kind, China for 12.5%, and Finland for 11.3%, together making up 53.6% of total 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 imported 661.7 million US dollars worth of syringes in 2020, reflecting a solid improvement of 15.3% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 31.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.6%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 11.7%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 29.3%.
Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | 29.3% | (11.7%) | 15.3% | 9.6% |
The partner structure of imports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 remained fragmented. Switzerland accounted for 18.4% of imports in value terms, France for 16.5%, and the United States for 11.1%, together representing only 46.0% of total flows. No single country exceeded a dominant share.
Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020
World map of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020
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