Exporting bandages, gauzes and dressings to Germany, Austria and Switzerland

The market for bandages, gauzes and dressings in Germany, Austria and Switzerland has grown steadily over the last few years and is expected to continue to do so in the foreseeable future. There is increasing demand for innovative, cost-effective solutions and products for the care of elderly patients. Imports of bandages, gauzes and dressings to Germany, Austria and Switzerland reached €933 million in 2014. The share of imports from developing countries has been stable at between 18 and 20%. Germany is the largest importer, making it the most interesting country of these three German-speaking and neighbouring countries.