Germany - Contact Lenses - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Germany Contact Lens Exports
In 2023, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of contact lenses, when their volume decreased by -19% to 2.1B units. Overall, total exports indicated a noticeable expansion from 2013 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 45% against the previous year. The exports peaked at 2.6B units in 2022, and then dropped sharply in the following year.
In value terms, contact lense exports contracted significantly to $1B (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a tangible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 69%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $1.5B in 2022, and then fell dramatically in the following year.
| COUNTRY | Export Value of Contact Lens in Germany (million USD) | ||||||||||
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| United States | 43.4 | 81.3 | 54.1 | 83.6 | 123 | 114 | 154 | 168 | 343 | 499 | 223 |
| Italy | 90.9 | 95.6 | 85.1 | 89.8 | 86.6 | 89.8 | 84.8 | 81.0 | 139 | 134 | 110 |
| France | 79.8 | 80.9 | 70.3 | 74.7 | 74.1 | 72.2 | 70.3 | 64.6 | 127 | 129 | 94.5 |
| United Kingdom | 125 | 125 | 124 | 104 | 93.6 | 80.9 | 73.5 | 71.7 | 89.6 | 75.6 | 80.5 |
| Switzerland | 24.6 | 27.6 | 23.5 | 26.4 | 29.8 | 31.0 | 27.5 | 37.0 | 52.1 | 54.5 | 53.0 |
| Japan | 29.1 | 29.8 | 18.8 | 26.1 | 48.1 | 52.2 | 53.5 | 32.2 | 39.5 | 37.4 | 45.2 |
| Netherlands | 20.6 | 22.0 | 16.0 | 16.7 | 17.8 | 15.5 | 16.3 | 20.4 | 35.3 | 51.8 | 41.7 |
| Sweden | 34.2 | 36.2 | 28.5 | 33.2 | 33.8 | 33.8 | 34.6 | 30.5 | 40.1 | 36.1 | 27.4 |
| Others | 257 | 251 | 238 | 266 | 289 | 302 | 297 | 269 | 443 | 453 | 348 |
| Total | 705 | 749 | 658 | 721 | 796 | 792 | 811 | 774 | 1,308 | 1,470 | 1,023 |
Exports by Country
the United States (550M units) was the main destination for contact lense exports from Germany, with a 27% share of total exports. Moreover, contact lense exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (244M units), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by the UK (210M units), with a 10% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States stood at +14.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+1.9% per year) and the UK (-4.6% per year).
In value terms, the United States ($223M) remains the key foreign market for contact lenses exports from Germany, comprising 22% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($110M), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 9.2% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States stood at +17.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+1.9% per year) and France (+1.7% per year).
Export Prices by Country
In 2023, the contact lens price amounted to $0.5 per unit (FOB, Germany), dropping by -14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 16% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $0.6 per unit. From 2022 to 2023, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($0.7 per unit), while the average price for exports to South Korea ($0.3 per unit) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to South Korea (+3.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
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- Prodcom 32504130 - Contact lenses
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
