Syringes, needles, catheters and cannulae market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The German market for syringes, needles, catheters and cannulae began the period at 913 million US dollars in 2018, supported by rising prevalence of chronic diseases and a marked shift toward single-use products to improve patient safety and infection control. After a contraction to 629 million in 2019, the market recovered to 859 million in 2020.

Market volume expanded to 985 million in 2021, driven by the implementation of DIN EN ISO standards for disposable syringes and heightened sterility requirements, which increased demand for certified single-use items. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic further amplified the need for disposable medical instruments, and a trend toward automation in syringe manufacturing contributed to market growth, reaching 1 092 million in 2022.

Import and export values continued to rise through 2023 and 2024, reflecting sustained demand. In 2024, the industry focused on adapting to the forthcoming EU-EmpCo directive, which sets new sustainability communication rules for medical devices effective from 2026, and benefited from significant state funding for healthcare research and infrastructure.

Production syringes, needles, catheters and cannulae in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Germany's production of syringes, needles, catheters, and cannulae has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, output reached 874.8 million US dollars, marking a 2.1% increase from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 19.9%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 6.2%.

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

Exports syringes, needles, catheters and cannulae from Germany

Exports in kind, t

After two years of growth, exports of syringes, needles, catheters, and cannulae from Germany saw a decline. In 2020, exports were recorded at 47 281 tonnes, showing little change compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 7.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.4%. The highest level was in 2019 at 47 430 tonnes, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 4.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the export structure in kind was diversified, with no single country dominating. France accounted for 11.6% of exports, Poland for 8.8%, and the United States for 8.3%, together making up just 28.6% 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, M $ US

Germany's cross-border shipments of syringes, needles, catheters, and cannulae have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 3 251 million US dollars, up 1.8% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 22.3%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 6.9%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, exports in value terms were not concentrated on a few key markets. France held 12.4% of exports, the United Kingdom 7.8%, and the Netherlands 7.7%, collectively accounting for only 27.8% of total flows.

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, needles, catheters and cannulae to Germany

Imports in kind, t

Imports of syringes, needles, catheters, and cannulae into Germany have risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports reached 58 419 tonnes, increasing by 4.9% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 10.6%, with an annualized rate of 3.4%.

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

Analysis of imports in kind from 2017 to 2020 reveals a broad distribution across many markets. Switzerland contributed 13.2% of imports, Hungary 10.7%, and China 10.0%, together making up 33.8% of total flows, while the remaining 66.2% came from other partners.

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

In 2020, imports of syringes, needles, catheters, and cannulae into Germany amounted to 3 236 million US dollars, showing a modest increase of 9.1% from the year before. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports rose by 12.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.1%. The largest annual decline was in 2019 at 5.1%.

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

Data from 2017 to 2020 indicate that imports in value terms were not heavily concentrated on a few key destinations. The United States accounted for 20.3% of imports, Ireland for 13.5%, and Switzerland for 6.7%, together representing only 40.5% 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