UV or IR therapy apparatus market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The German market for UV or IR therapy apparatus showed significant volatility from 2018 to 2024, with its value rising 36.5% to 29 848 thousand USD in 2019 before contracting sharply by 35.6% to 19 224 thousand USD in 2020. The market dipped further in 2021, but then rebounded strongly with a 67.7% surge in 2022 to reach 30 641 thousand USD, nearly matching the previous peak.

After stabilizing near 30 445 thousand USD in 2023, the market grew again by 8.8% to 33 134 thousand USD in 2024. Germany has maintained its position as the largest consumer of these medical devices in the European Union, supported by consistent growth in regional demand.

Despite the sharp decline in the middle of the period, the overall trend from 2018 to 2024 was upward, with the market value in 2024 being 52% higher than at the start of the period.

Production UV or IR therapy apparatus in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In Germany, the production value of UV or IR therapy apparatus reached its peak in 2019 at 53 810 thousand US dollars. However, in 2020, it experienced a sharp decline of 36.3% year-on-year, dropping to 34 258 thousand US dollars. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 29.3%, which translates to an average annual decline of 10.9%. The largest annual increase occurred in 2019, with a growth rate of 13.5%.

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

Exports UV or IR therapy apparatus from Germany

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Germany exported 284.8 tonnes of UV or IR therapy apparatus, marking a significant drop of 19.4% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2018, with a decrease of 48.6%. However, there was a modest recovery in 2019, with a 5.0% increase. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 56.5%, averaging an annual decline of 24.2%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany's exports of UV or IR therapy apparatus were not heavily concentrated in a few key markets. The top three destinations were the Netherlands, accounting for 14.1% of exports in kind, China with 7.0%, and Poland at 6.5%. Together, these countries represented only 27.6% of total export volumes, indicating a diverse distribution across multiple partners.

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 exports of UV or IR therapy apparatus in value terms amounted to 30 288 thousand US dollars in 2020, reflecting a reduction of 15.9% from the previous year. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a growth of 1.1%. Over the four-year period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 27.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -10.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the largest buyers of UV or IR therapy apparatus from Germany in value terms were China, with 8.2% of exports, Japan at 5.4%, and Switzerland with 5.2%. Together, these three countries accounted for 18.8% of total export value, but they did not dominate the market, as exports were spread across a wide range of smaller partners.

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

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

Imports UV or IR therapy apparatus to Germany

Imports in kind, t

Germany's imports of UV or IR therapy apparatus in kind increased for the third consecutive year in 2020, reaching 604.4 tonnes, which represents a 13.5% rise compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 77.2%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the main suppliers of UV or IR therapy apparatus to Germany in kind were China, contributing 41.1% of imports, Hungary with 37.5%, and the United States at 9.8%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 88.4% of total import volumes, showing a high concentration in the supply chain.

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 imports of UV or IR therapy apparatus in value terms continued to rise for the third year in a row in 2020, amounting to 15 255 thousand US dollars, up by 26.4% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 79.7%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.6%.

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

During 2017–2020, the principal suppliers of UV or IR therapy apparatus to Germany in value terms were the United States, accounting for 26.4% of imports, Hungary with 21.2%, and China at 20.9%. Together, these three countries made up 68.5% of total import value, highlighting their significant role in Germany's import market.

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

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