Germany Pharmaceutical Cold Chain Logistics Market Size
| Study Period | 2020 - 2029 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2023 |
| Forecast Data Period | 2024 - 2029 |
| Historical Data Period | 2020 - 2022 |
| CAGR | > 5.00 % |
| Market Concentration | Medium |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
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Germany Pharmaceutical Cold Chain Logistics Market Analysis
- The Germany Pharmaceutical Cold Chain Logistics Market is valued at USD 2150 Million and is expected to register a CAGR of 5% during the forecast period. The Germany Pharmaceutical cold-chain logistics market benefited from the COVID-19 outbreak. The Federal Association of E-Commerce and Mail Order Business estimates that during the epidemic, internet demand for pharmaceuticals grew by 88 per cent, and purchases from drugstores (By over 30 per cent). However, due to the poor prognosis for demand and supply caused by COVID-19 limits for end users, the German cold chain logistics market experienced a fall in revenue and growth in 2020.
- One of the most significant biotech hubs in the world is Germany. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the turnover of specialized biotechnology businesses surpassed USD 4.8 Billion, which was a record high since 2005.
- Approximately 80% of pharmaceutical items in the European Union currently need to be transported under temperature control. Pharmaceutical laws in the majority of nations for years merely required that products be stored according to the manufacturer's specifications.
- However, the EU has published guidelines on safe distribution procedures for pharmaceuticals intended for human use, extending the need for transportation-related temperature control and broadening coverage to embrace over-the-counter medications. In order to meet these demands, a number of warehouses with cold chain systems are created to guarantee the best conditions for the storage and transportation of temperature-sensitive goods.
- For instance, the first cryopreservation warehouse will be constructed at the Mutterstadt site in Germany by Frigo-Trans (a German pharmaceutical logistics service) in November 2022. In the qualified storage area of this warehouse, 24 liquid nitrogen-operated low-temperature storage tanks from industry leader and supplier Cryotherm GmbH & Co. KG are available. These tanks are ideal for storing delicate biological and medical products, such as vaccines or biological samples.
Germany Pharmaceutical Cold Chain Logistics Market Trends
Growing Popularity of Online Pharmacies to Aid Market Expansion
Due to expanding internet usage and the rise in chronic diseases in developing nations, online pharmacies have become more and more popular in recent years. Germany is the market in Europe that is expanding the fastest, thanks to the availability of high-speed internet and the growing knowledge of the advantages of online over-the-counter products. One of Europe's most well-liked innovations is the online pharmacy, which is used in both developed and developing nations. The COVID-19 epidemic has had positive effects on the online pharmacy market. Customers flocked in droves and showed a significant interest in ordering drugs online.
Customers poured in by the thousands and showed a significant interest in buying drugs online. The German government's healthcare reform initiatives are also helping the online pharmacy market. One of these, the electronic prescription procedure, aims to reduce time, effort, and travel costs for both patients and healthcare professionals in the German healthcare system in the future. Additionally, it aims to make pharmacological therapy for patients safer. Following a medical consultation or video consultation, patients will receive a prescription code along with intake and dosage instructions displayed in the gematik app.
Once the nationwide rollout process is complete, all healthcare providers in Germany will also be required to write prescriptions digitally. They can either present the prescription code and redeem it at the pharmacy of their choosing, or they can redeem it online and have it delivered. The German online pharmacy group with the quickest growth is called apo.com Group.
The apo.com Group brands rose by more over 30% in 2022, while the online pharmacy market only expanded by 1.4% throughout the present crisis and after Corona. As a result, the company's market share rose from 7% to over 11% in 2022. The need for drugs from cold chain logistics will rise as internet pharmacies gain popularity in Germany.
Biopharmaceuticals to Contribute in Market Expansion
The development of biological medicines has had a huge impact on the pharmaceutical industry's landscape. With more than half of the active biopharmaceutical ingredients manufactured in the south of Germany, Germany is the top producer of EU-approved active biopharmaceutical substances on the European pharmaceutical market.
Lake Constance and Ulm are the main locations for this. More than 100 biotech, pharmaceutical, and medical technology companies, as well as research organizations, are located in the small region. The nation has consistently ranked highly within Europe, but studies reveal that in terms of manufacturing capacity, it has stayed in fifth place globally. This is mostly because other countries with more investments in the production of biopharmaceuticals have more competitive tax structures. Due to their excellent therapeutic potential, biologics have dramatically grown their market share in Germany's pharmaceutical sector. Revenues from biopharmaceuticals climbed by 34.0% in the third quarter of 2022 to reach EUR 1,265.2 million(USD 1418.35 Million).
Germany supports an innovative environment for the production of drugs in general as well as for biopharmaceutical companies. Businesses like Vetter, Teva, Biberach Site, and Boehringer Ingelheim continue to produce new products that can aid in the nation's advancements and expansion in the pharmaceutical industry. EuroDev has consistently assisted North American producers in these challenging markets with research, sales, and brand recognition for advising services on how to enter the German pharmaceutical industry. EuroDev provides ongoing guidance on the rules in effect, market dynamics, competition, customers, and difficulties you can encounter while trying to enter the German pharmaceutical market.
Germany Pharmaceutical Cold Chain Logistics Industry Overview
The German pharmaceutical third-party logistics (3PL) market is fragmented in nature. As pharmaceutical logistics requires a high level of specialization, government approvals, cutting-edge technology, a wider network coverage, and a lot of know-how, given the delicacy of the goods transported, the market has a comparatively smaller number of players.
Germany Pharmaceutical Cold Chain Logistics Market Leaders
Trans-o-flex (ThermoMed)
DHL
Biotech and Pharma Logistics
GDP Network Solutions GmbH
Transmed Transport GmbH
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Germany Pharmaceutical Cold Chain Logistics Market News
- August 2022: DHL Supply Chain, a logistics company that operates within Deutsche Post DHL Group, has further expanded its life sciences and healthcare (LSH) campus in Florstadt, near Frankfurt am Main, Germany. The new branch adds a third, over 344,000-square-foot logistics center to the multi-user campus, specializing in pharma and medical products. There are several temperature-controlled zones available, including ambient-cooled and freezer areas with temperatures as low as -20 °C.
- July 2022: Logistics 4Pharma GmbH, a pharmaceutical cold-chain packaging, storage, warehousing, and logistics specialist, is expanding its service portfolio to satisfy more complex customer needs. The recent investment in ultra-deep-freeze (UDF) warehousing for temperatures as low as -80 °C enables the storage of highly sensitive medicines such as proteins and COVID-19 vaccines. Warehousing services offered by Logistics 4Pharma now include a full range of controlled temperatures from -80 °C to +25 °C.
Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Study Deliverables
1.2 Study Assumptions
1.3 Scope of the Study
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4. MARKET INSIGHTS
4.1 Current Economic Scenario
4.2 Technological Trends and Automation in Cold Storage Facilities
4.3 Government Regulations and Initiatives
4.4 Value Chain / Supply Chain Analysis
4.5 Impact of Emission Standards and Regulations in the Cold Chain Industry
4.6 Insights into Refrigerants and Packaging Materials used in Refrigerated Warehouses
4.7 Spotlight on Major Pharmaceutical Hubs/Regions
4.8 Impact of COVID-19 on the Market
5. MARKET DYNAMICS
5.1 Drivers
5.2 Restraints
5.3 Opportunities
5.4 Industry Attractiveness - Porter's Five Forces Analysis
5.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
5.4.2 Bargaining Power of Consumers
5.4.3 Threat of New Entrants
5.4.4 Threat of Substitutes
5.4.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
6. MARKET SEGMENTATION
6.1 By Service
6.1.1 Storage
6.1.2 Transportation
6.1.2.1 Road
6.1.2.2 Rail
6.1.2.3 Air
6.1.2.4 Sea
6.1.3 Value-added Services
6.2 By Temperature Type
6.2.1 Chilled
6.2.2 Frozen
6.2.3 Ambient
6.3 By Product
6.3.1 Generic Drugs
6.3.2 Branded Drugs
6.4 By Application
6.4.1 Biopharma
6.4.2 Chemical Pharma
6.4.3 Specialized Pharma
7. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
7.1 Market Overview
7.2 Company Profiles
7.2.1 Trans-o-flex (ThermoMed)
7.2.2 DHL
7.2.3 Transmed Transport GmbH
7.2.4 GDP Network Solutions GmbH
7.2.5 Kuehne + Nagel
7.2.6 Biotech and Pharma Logistics
7.2.7 Rhenus Logistics
7.2.8 Ceva Logistics
7.2.9 DB Schenker
7.2.10 Pfenning Logistics
7.2.11 FedEx Logistics
7.2.12 MSK Pharma Logistics
7.2.13 Eurotranspharma*
- *List Not Exhaustive
8. FUTURE OF THE MARKET
9. APPENDIX
Germany Pharmaceutical Cold Chain Logistics Industry Segmentation
The Transportation and planning of a pharmaceutical supply chain that is maintained within a range of particular, low temperatures are referred to as pharmaceutical cold chain logistics.
Germany's Pharmaceutical Cold Chain Logistics Market is segmented By Service (Storage, Transportation(Road, Rail, Air, Sea), and Value-added Services), By Temperature Type (Chilled, Frozen, and Ambient), By Product (Generic Drugs and Branded Drugs), By Application (Bio Pharma, Chemical Pharma, and Specialized Pharma). The report offers Germany's Pharmaceutical Cold Chain Logistics Market size and forecasts in value (USD Billion) for all the above segments.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current Germany Pharmaceutical Cold Chain Logistics Market size?
The Germany Pharmaceutical Cold Chain Logistics Market is projected to register a CAGR of greater than 5% during the forecast period (2024-2029)
Who are the key players in Germany Pharmaceutical Cold Chain Logistics Market?
Trans-o-flex (ThermoMed), DHL, Biotech and Pharma Logistics, GDP Network Solutions GmbH and Transmed Transport GmbH are the major companies operating in the Germany Pharmaceutical Cold Chain Logistics Market.
What years does this Germany Pharmaceutical Cold Chain Logistics Market cover?
The report covers the Germany Pharmaceutical Cold Chain Logistics Market historical market size for years: 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Germany Pharmaceutical Cold Chain Logistics Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
Germany Pharmaceutical Cold Chain Logistics Industry Report
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