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Therapeutic respiration apparatus market in Germany

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The German market for therapeutic respiration apparatus expanded from 628 million USD in 2018 to 859 million USD in 2020. This surge was primarily driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, which sharply increased demand for ventilators and oxygen therapy equipment. Even prior to the pandemic, Germany demonstrated a strong export position, shipping devices worth 692 million USD in 2018, reflecting a robust industrial base anchored by leading companies like Drägerwerk AG and Siemens Healthcare.

After peaking in 2020, the market size contracted to 662 million USD in 2021 and 632 million USD in 2022, falling further to 444 million USD by 2024.

Throughout the period, underlying trends such as the rising prevalence of chronic respiratory diseases, the shift toward home care, and the integration of digital technologies and AI into medical devices continued to influence the market. Regulatory changes in the EU, including updated labeling and packaging requirements aimed at improved traceability, also affected manufacturers and importers.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In value
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2022, 2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2022, 2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Germany
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2019-2022, 2024, M unit
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2022, 2024, M $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, M unit
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production therapeutic respiration apparatus in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Germany's production of therapeutic respiration apparatus has grown for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output reached 1 421 million US dollars, representing a 65.0% increase compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 99.4%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 25.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	19.9%	0.8%	65.0%	25.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports therapeutic respiration apparatus from Germany

Exports in kind, t

Germany's exports of therapeutic respiration apparatus totaled 9 502 tonnes in 2020, marking a 34.5% increase over the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 30.6%, with an average annual rate of 9.3%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 7 068 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 9.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.8%	(9.9%)	34.5%	9.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, no single market dominated Germany's exports of therapeutic respiration apparatus. France accounted for 13.6% of exports in kind, Switzerland for 6.7%, and the United Kingdom for 6.4%, together making up 26.7% of total exports. Many smaller partners each held modest individual shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Germany's exports of therapeutic respiration apparatus reached 1 300 million US dollars in 2020, a sharp increase of 100.6% compared to the previous year. Import levels varied by a factor of two between the low in 2017 and the high in 2020. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 6.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.8%	(6.3%)	100.6%	26.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany traded therapeutic respiration apparatus with numerous countries. Even the largest destinations—China, the United States, and France—collectively represented only 22.9% of total exports in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports therapeutic respiration apparatus to Germany

Imports in kind, t

Germany's imports of therapeutic respiration apparatus have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 14 342 tonnes, a dramatic rise of 37.1% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 39.5%, with an average annual rate of 11.7%. The lowest import volume was in 2018 at 10 279 tonnes, which also recorded the largest decline of 0.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.0%)	1.7%	37.1%	11.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, three principal markets—China, the United States, and Czechia—together accounted for 63.7% of Germany's total imports in kind of therapeutic respiration apparatus.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Germany's imports of therapeutic respiration apparatus have grown for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 738 million US dollars, which is 56.9% higher than the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 65.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 18.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.4%	1.2%	56.9%	18.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the United States (26.5% of imports in value terms), China (15.2%), and New Zealand (11.4%) remained the key sources for Germany's imports in value terms, together accounting for 53.1% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io