The sold production of compound optical microscopes in Germany has experienced fluctuations over the past years. Starting from a value of 67.97 thousand items in 2013, the trend showed both upswings and downswings with significant declines noted after 2018. By 2020, production dropped sharply to 35.93 thousand items. However, there was a notable recovery in 2022 with an increase of 40.84% year-on-year, followed by a smaller increase of 2.54% in 2023, where it stood at 47.15 thousand items.
Forecasts from 2024 onwards indicate a gradual decline, with the production value expected to taper off to 39.19 thousand items by 2028. This represents an average annual decline (CAGR) of 2.95% for the next five years, translating to an overall decrease of 13.92% over this period.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Technological advancements and innovation in microscopy.
- Changes in demand driven by sectors such as medical research and material sciences.
- Potential impacts of geopolitical and economic factors on production and sales.
- Adoption of digital and automated microscopy solutions.
