German industry for analysis, bio and laboratory technology listed
record sales
Berlin (ots) – Analysis, biotechnology and laboratory technology are also on the road to success
2022 onwards. According to the German industry association SPECTARIS
In 2022, the industry generated sales of more than eleven for the first time
billion euros (exactly: 11.68 billion euros). That corresponds to growth
of 7.4 percent. 5.3 billion euros were achieved through domestic business
(plus nine percent). 6.4 billion euros were generated abroad
(up six percent). The main export markets are China, the USA,
France, Great Britain and Italy. While the first three countries
Export increases, the USA even in the double-digit range, had to
Great Britain and Italy accept slight declines. The number of
Employees in the approximately 330 companies rose to around 53,000, an increase of five
Percent.
The prospects for 2023 are also largely positive. That’s how it counts
SPECTARIS for the current year with a sales increase of almost 7 percent
then around 12.5 billion euros.
“However, there are also geopolitical and financial factors that are
negatively impact business and industry competitiveness. At
First and foremost here are the shortage of skilled workers and the general ones
To name cost increases, but also the impending PFAS ban, which is for everyone
is highly critical of our members,” emphasizes Mathis Kuchejda, Chairman of the
Analysis, bio and laboratory technology at SPECTARIS. PFAS are per- and
Polyfluoroalkyl substances and thus high-performance materials that are still in one
unprecedented restriction procedures across the board and independent of them
specific proven risk should be banned. “Also the
Availability of materials and components is considered by the companies
Obstacle seen, albeit much less pronounced than in 2022.”
Press contact:
Benedict Wolbeck
Head of Communications / Spokesman
SPECTARIS. German industry association for optics, photonics, analysis and
Medical technology registered association
Werder Market 15 | 10117 Berlin
Phone: +49 (0)30 41 40 21-66
Further material: http://presseportal.de/pm/81954/5479100
OTS: Industry association SPECTARIS