Apr 29, 2026
According to the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), approximately 106,000 abortions were reported in Germany in 2025. This represents a slight decrease of 0.7 percent compared to the previous year. The figure remains above the level recorded between 2014 and 2020, when annual cases ranged from roughly 99,000 to 101,000. The data does not allow for an assessment of the causes behind this trend, and no information is available on the personal reasons for choosing an abortion under the counseling regulation.
In 2025, seven out of ten women (69 percent) who underwent an abortion were between the ages of 18 and 34, while 20 percent were aged 35 to 39. Nine percent of the women were 40 years or older, and 3 percent were under 18. Additionally, 44 percent of the women had not given birth to a child before the abortion.
Ninety-six percent of abortions reported in 2025 were performed under the so-called counseling regulation. Medical reasons or indications due to sexual offenses accounted for 4 percent of cases.
For the first time in 2025, the medication Mifegyne was the most common abortion method, used in 45 percent of procedures. The vacuum aspiration method, which had been the most frequent until 2024, accounted for 43 percent. Most procedures were performed on an outpatient basis, with about 86 percent taking place in doctors’ offices or surgical centers and 12 percent in hospital outpatient settings.
The majority of abortions (80 percent) occurred within the first eight weeks of pregnancy, while 3 percent were performed after the 12th week or later.
Ten-Year Comparison Shows Fewer Abortions in Younger Age Groups
Compared to 2015, when 99,200 cases were recorded, the number of abortions in 2025 was 6.5 percent (or 6,500 cases) higher. However, trends varied by age group. Declines were observed among women aged 15 to 17 (down 6.1 percent, or 200 cases) and those aged 20 to 24 (down 4.4 percent, or 900 cases). In contrast, significant increases occurred among women aged 30 to 34 (up 8.5 percent, or 1,900 cases), 35 to 39 (up 27.5 percent, or 4,500 cases), and 40 to 44 (up 24.1 percent, or 1,600 cases).
These developments are partly attributable to demographic shifts. Over the same period, the number of women aged 15 to 17 fell by 4.0 percent, and the number of women aged 20 to 24 declined by 4.9 percent. At the same time, the female population rose by 2.4 percent for those aged 30 to 34, by 14.7 percent for those aged 35 to 39, and by 6.6 percent for those aged 40 to 44.
When measured as abortions per 10,000 women, rates remained nearly unchanged for women aged 15 to 17 (25 in both years) and for those aged 20 to 24 (rising from 92 to 94). Among women aged 30 to 34, the rate increased from 86 to 92; among those aged 35 to 39, from 67 to 75; and among women aged 40 to 44, from 26 to 31.
Trend Toward Earlier Abortions and Increased Use of Mifegyne
In 2025, abortions were more frequently performed in earlier weeks of pregnancy compared to a decade earlier. Forty-nine percent of abortions in 2025 took place within the first six weeks, up from 36 percent in 2015. The share of abortions performed between the seventh and eleventh weeks of pregnancy decreased from 61 percent to 48 percent over the same period.
The use of the medication Mifegyne for abortions has grown steadily. Its share rose from 19 percent in 2015 to 45 percent in 2025, representing an increase of 28,800 cases. Conversely, the share of vacuum aspiration procedures fell sharply from 64 percent to 43 percent, a decline of 18,700 cases.
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Headquarters
Focus
Scale
Note
1
Bayer AG
Leverkusen
Pharmaceuticals, Corticosteroids
Global
Major diversified pharma producer
2
Merck KGaA
Darmstadt
Pharmaceuticals, Corticosteroids
Global
Includes Merck Serono business
3
Boehringer Ingelheim
Ingelheim am Rhein
Pharmaceuticals, Corticosteroids
Global
Large R&D-based pharma company
4
Viatris (Mylan) GmbH
Frankfurt
Generics, Corticosteroids
Global
Part of Viatris global group
5
STADA Arzneimittel AG
Bad Vilbel
Generics, Corticosteroids
Large
Major European generics company
6
Hexal AG
Holzkirchen
Generics, Corticosteroids
Large
Part of Novartis Sandoz division
7
Ratiopharm GmbH
Ulm
Generics, Corticosteroids
Large
Major generics producer, part of Teva
8
Aliud Pharma GmbH
Laichingen
Generics, Corticosteroids
Medium
Generic pharmaceuticals
9
Dermapharm AG
Grünwald
Specialty Pharma, Dermatology
Medium
Focus on dermatological corticosteroids
10
Dr. Gerhard Mann GmbH
Berlin
Generics, Corticosteroids
Medium
Pharma-chemicals and generics
11
Mibe GmbH Arzneimittel
Brehna
Generics, Corticosteroids
Medium
JenaHexal/Mibe group
12
TAD Pharma GmbH
Cuxhaven
Sterile pharmaceuticals
Medium
Injectable corticosteroids
13
AbZ-Pharma GmbH
Ulm
Generics, Corticosteroids
Medium
Generic drug manufacturer
14
CT Arzneimittel GmbH
Berlin
Generics, Corticosteroids
Medium
Generic pharmaceuticals
15
Azupharma GmbH
Böblingen
Generics, Corticosteroids
Medium
Pharmaceutical manufacturing
16
Winthrop Arzneimittel GmbH
Munich
Hospital Pharma, Corticosteroids
Medium
Part of Sanofi group
17
G. Pohl-Boskamp GmbH & Co. KG
Hohenlockstedt
Pharmaceuticals, Corticosteroids
Medium
Family-owned pharma company
18
MIP Pharma GmbH
Blieskastel
Sterile injectables
Medium
Specializes in aseptic filling
19
Dermasence GmbH
Hürth
Dermatology, Corticosteroids
Small
Dermatological products
20
Klosterfrau Healthcare Group
Cologne
OTC, Corticosteroids
Medium
Healthcare and OTC products
21
Wörwag Pharma GmbH & Co. KG
Böblingen
Specialty Pharma
Medium
Focus on metabolic & neurological
22
MCM Klosterfrau GmbH
Cologne
OTC, Corticosteroids
Small
Part of Klosterfrau Group
23
Kade Besins GmbH
Berlin
Pharmaceuticals, Hormones
Medium
Part of Besins Healthcare
24
Galenica GmbH
Berlin
Generics, Corticosteroids
Small
Generic drug company
25
MeyerCousins GmbH
Frankfurt
Specialty Pharma
Small
Pharmaceutical marketing
26
Dermasel GmbH
Waltrop
Dermatology, Corticosteroids
Small
Dermatological therapeutics
27
Krewel Meuselbach GmbH
Eitorf
Phytopharma, OTC
Medium
Also produces classic pharmaceuticals
28
Pohl-Boskamp GmbH
Hohenlockstedt
Pharmaceuticals
Small
Manufacturer of pharmaceuticals
29
beta GmbH
Hannover
Pharmaceuticals
Small
Pharmaceutical production
30
Dermapharm Vertriebs GmbH
Grünwald
Dermatology, Corticosteroids
Medium
Sales arm of Dermapharm Group
This report provides a comprehensive view of the medicaments containing corticosteroid hormones industry in Germany, tracking demand, supply, and trade flows across the national value chain. It explains how demand across key channels and end-use segments shapes consumption patterns, while also mapping the role of input availability, production efficiency, and regulatory standards on supply.
Beyond headline metrics, the study benchmarks prices, margins, and trade routes so you can see where value is created and how it moves between domestic suppliers and international partners. The analysis is designed to support strategic planning, market entry, portfolio prioritization, and risk management in the medicaments containing corticosteroid hormones landscape in Germany.
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Domestic demand is shaped by both household and industrial usage, with trade flows linking local supply to imports and exports.
Pricing dynamics reflect unit values, freight costs, exchange rates, and regulatory shifts that affect sourcing decisions.
Supply depends on input availability and production efficiency, creating a distinct national cost curve.
Market concentration varies by segment, creating different competitive landscapes and entry barriers.
The 2035 outlook highlights where capacity investment and demand growth are most aligned within the country.
Report scope
The report combines market sizing with trade intelligence and price analytics for Germany. It covers both historical performance and the forward outlook to 2035, allowing you to compare cycles, structural shifts, and policy impacts.
Market size and growth in value and volume terms
Consumption structure by end-use segments
Production capacity, output, and cost dynamics
Trade flows, exporters, importers, and balances
Price benchmarks, unit values, and margin signals
Competitive context and market entry conditions
Product coverageProdcom 21201270 – Medicaments containing corticosteroid hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues, put up in measured doses or for retail saleCountry coverageCountry profile and benchmarks
This report provides a consistent view of market size, trade balance, prices, and per-capita indicators for Germany. The profile highlights demand structure and trade position, enabling benchmarking against regional and global peers.
Methodology
The analysis is built on a multi-source framework that combines official statistics, trade records, company disclosures, and expert validation. Data are standardized, reconciled, and cross-checked to ensure consistency across time series.
International trade data (exports, imports, and mirror statistics)
National production and consumption statistics
Company-level information from financial filings and public releases
Price series and unit value benchmarks
Analyst review, outlier checks, and time-series validation
All data are normalized to a common product definition and mapped to a consistent set of codes. This ensures that comparisons across time are aligned and actionable.
Forecasts to 2035
The forecast horizon extends to 2035 and is based on a structured model that links medicaments containing corticosteroid hormones demand and supply to macroeconomic indicators, trade patterns, and sector-specific drivers. The model captures both cyclical and structural factors and reflects known policy and technology shifts in Germany.
Historical baseline: 2012-2025
Forecast horizon: 2026-2035
Scenario-based sensitivity to income growth, substitution, and regulation
Capacity and investment outlook for major producing companies
Each projection is built from national historical patterns and the broader regional context, allowing the report to show where growth is concentrated and where risks are elevated.
Price analysis and trade dynamics
Prices are analyzed in detail, including export and import unit values, regional spreads, and changes in trade costs. The report highlights how seasonality, freight rates, exchange rates, and supply disruptions influence pricing and margins.
Price benchmarks by country and sub-region
Export and import unit value trends
Seasonality and calendar effects in trade flows
Price outlook to 2035 under baseline assumptions
Profiles of market participants
Key producers, exporters, and distributors are profiled with a focus on their operational scale, geographic footprint, product mix, and market positioning. This helps identify competitive pressure points, partnership opportunities, and routes to differentiation.
Business focus and production capabilities
Geographic reach and distribution networks
Cost structure and pricing strategy indicators
Compliance, certification, and sustainability context
How to use this report
Quantify domestic demand and identify the most attractive segments
Evaluate export opportunities and prioritize target destinations
Track price dynamics and protect margins
Benchmark performance against leading competitors
Build evidence-based forecasts for investment decisions
This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, wholesalers, investors, and advisors who need a clear, data-driven picture of medicaments containing corticosteroid hormones dynamics in Germany.
FAQ
What is included in the medicaments containing corticosteroid hormones market in Germany?
The market size aggregates consumption and trade data, presented in both value and volume terms.
How are the forecasts to 2035 built?
The projections combine historical trends with macroeconomic indicators, trade dynamics, and sector-specific drivers.
Does the report cover prices and margins?
Yes, it includes export and import unit values, regional spreads, and a pricing outlook to 2035.
Which benchmarks are included?
The report benchmarks market size, trade balance, prices, and per-capita indicators for Germany.
Can this report support market entry decisions?
Yes, it highlights demand hotspots, trade routes, pricing trends, and competitive context.
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Report DescriptionResearch Methodology and the Analytical FrameworkData-Driven Decisions for Your BusinessGlossary and Product-Specific Terms2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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Key FindingsMarket TrendsStrategic ImplicationsKey Risks and Watchpoints3. DOMESTIC MARKET SIZE AND DEVELOPMENT PATH
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Market Size: Historical Data (2012-2025) and Forecast (2026-2035)Growth Outlook and Market Development Path to 2035Growth Driver DecompositionScenario Framework and Sensitivities4. CATEGORY SCOPE, DEFINITIONS AND BOUNDARIES
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How the Market Splits Into Decision-Relevant Buckets
By Product Type / ConfigurationBy Application / End UseBy Customer / Buyer TypeBy Channel / Business Model / Technology PlatformSegment Attractiveness MatrixProduct Matrix and Segment Growth Logic6. DOMESTIC DEMAND, CUSTOMER AND BUYER ARCHITECTURE
Where Demand Comes From and How It Behaves
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Supply Footprint and Value Capture
Production in the CountryDomestic Manufacturing FootprintCapacity, Bottlenecks and Supply RisksValue Chain Logic and Margin PoolsDistribution and Route-to-Market Structure8. IMPORTS, EXPORTS AND SOURCING STRUCTURE
Trade Flows and External Dependence
ExportsImportsTrade BalanceImport DependenceSourcing Risks and Resilience9. PRICING, PROMOTION AND COMMERCIAL MODEL
Price Formation and Revenue Logic
Domestic Price Levels and CorridorsPricing by Segment / Specification / ChannelCost Drivers and Margin LogicPromotion, Discounting and Procurement PatternsRevenue Quality and Commercial Levers10. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE AND PORTFOLIO POWER
Who Wins and Why
Market Structure and ConcentrationCompetitive ArchetypesSegment-by-Segment Competitive IntensityPortfolio Breadth and Product PositioningCapability MatrixStrategic Moves, Partnerships and Expansion Signals11. DOMESTIC MARKET STRUCTURE AND CHANNEL LOGIC
How the Domestic Market Works
Core Demand CentersLocal Production and Distribution RolesChannel StructureBuyer and Procurement ArchitectureRegional Imbalances Within the Country12. GROWTH PLAYBOOK AND MARKET ENTRY
Commercial Entry and Scaling Priorities
Where to PlayHow to WinDistributor / Partner / Direct Entry OptionsCapability ThresholdsEntry Risks and Mitigation13. WHERE TO PLAY NEXT: MOST ATTRACTIVE GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES
Where the Best Expansion Logic Sits
Most Attractive Product NichesMost Attractive Customer SegmentsWhite Spaces and Unsaturated OpportunitiesHigh-Margin and Underpenetrated PocketsMost Promising Product Adjacencies14. PROFILES OF MAJOR COMPANIES
Leading Players and Strategic Archetypes
Leading Manufacturers and SuppliersProduction Footprint and CapacitiesProduct Portfolio and Segment FocusPricing Positioning and Indicative Price LogicChannel / Distribution StrengthStrategic Archetypes15. METHODOLOGY, SOURCES AND DISCLAIMER
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Bayer AG
Major diversified pharma producer
Merck KGaA
Includes Merck Serono business
Boehringer Ingelheim
Large R&D-based pharma company
Viatris (Mylan) GmbH
Part of Viatris global group
STADA Arzneimittel AG
Major European generics company
Hexal AG
Part of Novartis Sandoz division
Ratiopharm GmbH
Major generics producer, part of Teva
Aliud Pharma GmbH
Generic pharmaceuticals
Dermapharm AG
Focus on dermatological corticosteroids
Dr. Gerhard Mann GmbH
Pharma-chemicals and generics
Mibe GmbH Arzneimittel
JenaHexal/Mibe group
TAD Pharma GmbH
Injectable corticosteroids
AbZ-Pharma GmbH
Generic drug manufacturer
CT Arzneimittel GmbH
Generic pharmaceuticals
Azupharma GmbH
Pharmaceutical manufacturing
Winthrop Arzneimittel GmbH
Part of Sanofi group
G. Pohl-Boskamp GmbH & Co. KG
Family-owned pharma company
MIP Pharma GmbH
Specializes in aseptic filling
Dermasence GmbH
Dermatological products
Klosterfrau Healthcare Group
Healthcare and OTC products
Wörwag Pharma GmbH & Co. KG
Focus on metabolic & neurological
MCM Klosterfrau GmbH
Part of Klosterfrau Group
Kade Besins GmbH
Part of Besins Healthcare
Galenica GmbH
Generic drug company
MeyerCousins GmbH
Pharmaceutical marketing
Dermasel GmbH
Dermatological therapeutics
Krewel Meuselbach GmbH
Also produces classic pharmaceuticals
Pohl-Boskamp GmbH
Manufacturer of pharmaceuticals
beta GmbH
Pharmaceutical production
Dermapharm Vertriebs GmbH
Sales arm of Dermapharm Group
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