The 2024 data shows that France leads the European import market for prepared culture media with a significant volume, despite only modest growth compared to 2023. Germany, though a key player, saw a decline in imports, as did Austria and Denmark. Noteworthy growth was observed in the Netherlands, Slovakia, and particularly the United Kingdom, which registered a substantial increase. Belgium and Portugal also recorded healthy growth figures. Meanwhile, smaller markets like Croatia and Cyprus contracted sharply, while Malta demonstrated remarkable growth.
Future trends to watch include the potential for continued growth in the United Kingdom and the Netherlands, driven by robust demand in their scientific research sectors. The volatility in Eastern Europe suggests opportunities for strategic market entry in countries with fluctuating imports, as well as potential for recovery in markets like Austria and Denmark that showed negative growth. Additionally, environmental regulations and sustainability trends might influence production and sourcing, impacting import dynamics across Europe.
Top countries in Import of Prepared Culture Media for Development of Micro-Organisms by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 17,122,000 | 2023 | +9.28% | +0.6% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 9,116,100 | 2023 | -0.59% | -1.45% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belgium | 9,025,200 | 2023 | +7.46% | +4.93% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 8,298,100 | 2023 | +3.63% | +6.19% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 4,436,500 | 2023 | +0.54% | -0.5% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 3,741,800 | 2023 | +1.42% | +13.57% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 3,733,800 | 2023 | +3.04% | +2.79% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 3,673,500 | 2023 | +4.87% | -15.07% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 3,404,400 | 2023 | +4.71% | +2.56% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Denmark | 1,879,100 | 2023 | +3.39% | -14.79% | View data |
