Belgium: Market for Medical, Surgical or Laboratory Sterilizers 2024

Market Size for Medical, Surgical or Laboratory Sterilizers in Belgium

The Belgian medical or laboratory sterilizer market was estimated at $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Medical, Surgical or Laboratory Sterilizers in Belgium

In value terms, medical or laboratory sterilizer production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Medical, Surgical or Laboratory Sterilizers

Exports from Belgium

In 2022, overseas shipments of medical, surgical or laboratory sterilizers decreased by X% to X units for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, medical or laboratory sterilizer exports contracted slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a noticeable slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X units), Thailand (X units) and the UK (X units) were the main destinations of medical or laboratory sterilizer exports from Belgium, with a combined X% share of total exports. France, Egypt, Germany, Libya, Luxembourg, Morocco, Israel and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Egypt (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for medical or laboratory sterilizer exported from Belgium were the Netherlands ($X), Thailand ($X) and Luxembourg ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. France, the UK, Egypt, Libya, Germany, Morocco, Israel and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Egypt, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average medical or laboratory sterilizer export price amounted to $X per unit, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a perceptible downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Medical, Surgical or Laboratory Sterilizers

Imports into Belgium

In 2022, the amount of medical, surgical or laboratory sterilizers imported into Belgium totaled X units, with an increase of X% on 2021 figures. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, medical or laboratory sterilizer imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

France (X units), the Netherlands (X units) and Italy (X units) were the main suppliers of medical or laboratory sterilizer imports to Belgium, with a combined X% share of total imports. Israel, Mexico, the United States, China and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Mexico (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest medical or laboratory sterilizer suppliers to Belgium were Italy ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and France ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. The United States, Israel, Mexico, Germany and China lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Mexico, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average medical or laboratory sterilizer import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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