Europe: Antibiotic Market 2024

Antibiotic Market Size in Europe

The Europe antibiotic market was estimated at $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Antibiotic Production in Europe

In value terms, antibiotic production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Antibiotic Exports

Exports in Europe

In 2022, shipments abroad of antibiotics increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, saw a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, antibiotic exports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2022. Italy (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Belgium (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Bulgaria (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Germany (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, the largest antibiotic supplying countries in Europe were Italy ($X), Belgium ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, the Netherlands, 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 a decline in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while Bulgaria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Antibiotic Imports

Imports in Europe

In 2022, the amount of antibiotics imported in Europe expanded to X tons, increasing by X% against the year before. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, antibiotic imports rose modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands represented the key importer of antibiotics in Europe, with the volume of imports recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. Italy (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with an X% share, followed by Spain (X%), the UK (X%), Belgium (X%), Russia (X%) and France (X%). Germany (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons), Portugal (X tons), Switzerland (X tons) and Slovenia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to antibiotic imports into the Netherlands stood at X%. At the same time, Russia (X%), Slovenia (X%), Portugal (X%) and Belgium (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Russia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Switzerland experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, France (X%), Germany (X%), the UK (X%), Spain (X%), Bulgaria (X%) and Italy (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the Netherlands, Russia and Belgium increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest antibiotic importing markets in Europe were Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Belgium, France, Spain, the UK, Russia, Switzerland, Portugal, Bulgaria and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Russia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Bulgaria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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