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Veterinary Services in Germany - Market Research Report (2014-2029)

Chris Merklein Chris Merklein Frankfurt, Germany Last Updated: May 2024 WZ M75.00DE

Revenue

€5.9bn

2024

€5.9bn

Past 5-Year Growth

Profit

€X.Xbn

Employees

68,543

Businesses

11,214

Wages

€X.Xbn

Veterinary Services in Germany industry analysis

The services of the German veterinary sector are indispensable in terms of animal health and general animal welfare as well as food safety for products of animal origin as part of consumer protection. The sector's turnover is expected to amount to 5.9 billion euros in 2024. This corresponds to an increase in turnover of 1.4% compared to the previous year and an average annual growth rate of 4.5% between 2019 and 2024.

Trends and Insights

  • One positive long-term effect of the pandemic is the significant increase in the number of pets in Germany. The numerous lockdowns and working from home have encouraged many people to get a pet, which will benefit the industry in the long term.
  • Non-surgical treatments such as routine examinations account for the largest share of industry revenue. Given the increasing life expectancy of pets, demand for non-surgical veterinary services in particular, which treat chronic conditions, is likely to increase further.
  • The centre region is home to the most pet businesses due to its high population density. The higher the population, the higher the number of pet owners tends to be.
  • International chains are looking to enter the German veterinary market. The investors behind the clinic chains are the large corporations Nestlé and Mars, which are market leaders in the pet food market and are now expanding their portfolio with veterinary clinics and practices.

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Industry Statistics and Trends

Market size and recent performance (2014-2029)

Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 4.5 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated €5.9bn in 2024.

Trends and Insights

Industry players can contribute to more humane animal husbandry

  • The Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) emphasises the importance of species-appropriate livestock farming in order to ensure the health, welfare and performance of the animals.
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Veterinary Services in Germany
Revenue (2014-2029)
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Industry outlook (2024-2029)

Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.

Trends and Insights

Biggest companies in the Veterinary Services in Germany

Company
Market Share (%)
2024
Revenue (€m)
2024
Evidensia Deutschland GmbH
169.7
AniCura Germany Holding GmbH
116.5
Agro Prax Gesellschaft für Tiermedizin und Betriebsbegleitung mbH
24.2

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Products & Services Segmentation

Veterinary Services in Germany
Products & Services
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Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Non-surgical treatments, Drug treatments and Surgical treatments. Non-surgical treatments is the largest segment of the Veterinary Services in Germany.

Trends and Insights

The increasing life expectancy of pets is likely to increase the demand for non-surgical treatments

  • Non-surgical treatments account for the largest share of industry revenue, as they are the most frequently utilised, although they are not as costly as surgical services.
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Table of Contents

About this industry

Industry definition

This sector includes veterinary services for the medical care and check-ups of farm animals, zoo animals, fur animals, breeding animals and pets. Veterinary services can be provided both in veterinary clinics and on an outpatient basis, for example during visits to farms, animal shelters or zoological gardens, or in the veterinarian's own practices. The sector's activities also include the transport of sick animals.

What's included in this industry?

Non-surgical treatmentsDrug treatmentsSurgical treatmentsLaboratory testsPublic services

Companies

Evidensia Deutschland GmbHAniCura Germany Holding GmbHAgro Prax Gesellschaft für Tiermedizin und Betriebsbegleitung mbH

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Related Terms

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Industry Code

WZ 2008

WZ 75.00 - Veterinary Services in Germany

Performance

Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.

Analyst insights

One positive long-term effect of the pandemic is the significant increase in the number of pets in Germany. The numerous lockdowns and working from home have encouraged many ...

In this chapter (4)

  • Current Performance
  • Outlook
  • Volatility
  • Life Cycle

Key metrics

  • Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
  • Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
  • Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
  • Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business

Charts

  • Revenue, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
  • Employees, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
  • Businesses, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
  • Profit, including historical (2014-2024)
  • Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
  • Industry Life Cycle

Detailed analysis

  • Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
  • Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
  • Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
  • How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.

Products and Markets

Learn about an industry's products and services, markets and trends in international trade.

Analyst insight

Non-surgical treatments such as routine examinations account for the largest share of industry revenue. Given the increasing life expectancy of pets, demand for non-surgical ...

In this chapter

  • Products & Services
  • Major Markets

Key metrics

  • Largest market segment and value in 2024
  • Product innovation level

Charts

  • Products & services segmentation in 2024
  • Major market segmentation in 2024

Detailed analysis

  • Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
  • Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
  • Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
  • Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services

Geographic Breakdown

Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.

Analyst insights

The centre region is home to the most pet businesses due to its high population density. The higher the population, the higher the number of pet owners tends to be.

In this chapter (1)

  • Business Locations

Charts

  • Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each region
  • Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2024

Tables

  • Number and share of establishments in each region in 2024
  • Number and share of revenue each region accounts for in 2024
  • Number and share of wages each region accounts for in 2024
  • Number and share of employees in each region in 2024

Detailed analysis

  • Geographic spread of the industry across Europe, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
  • Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage

Competitive Forces

Get data and insights on what's driving competition in an industry and the challenges industry operators and new entrants may face, with analysis built around Porter's Five Forces framework.

Analyst insights

International chains are looking to enter the German veterinary market. The investors behind the clinic chains are the large corporations Nestlé and Mars, which are market le...

In this chapter (4)

  • Concentration
  • Barriers to Entry
  • Substitutes
  • Buyer & Supplier Analysis

Key metrics

  • Industry concentration level
  • Industry competition level and trend
  • Barriers to entry level and trend
  • Substitutes level and trend
  • Buyer power level and trend
  • Supplier power level and trend

Charts

  • Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2019-2024
  • Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart

Detailed analysis

  • Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
  • Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
  • Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
  • Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
  • Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
  • Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
  • Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
  • Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
  • Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.

Companies

Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.

Analyst insights

There are no main players in the sector. The majority of businesses in the sector are owner-managed sole proprietorships. The demand for veterinary services depends very much...

In this chapter

  • Market Share Concentration
  • Companies
  • Company Spotlights

Charts

  • Industry market share by company in 2020 through 2024
  • Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2024
  • Overview of Evidensia Deutschland GmbH's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
  • Overview of AniCura Germany Holding GmbH's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
  • Overview of Agro Prax Gesellschaft für Tiermedizin und Betriebsbegleitung mbH's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
  • Overview of revenue, market share and profit margin trend for one additional company

Detailed analysis

  • Description and key data for Evidensia Deutschland GmbH, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
  • Description and key data for AniCura Germany Holding GmbH, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
  • Description and key data for Agro Prax Gesellschaft für Tiermedizin und Betriebsbegleitung mbH, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
  • Description, key data and performance trends for one additional company

External Environment

Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.   

Analyst insights

The current rise in net monthly household income offers growth potential for the industry. Veterinary care is often very expensive, which is why income plays a decisive role ...

In this chapter

  • External Drivers
  • Regulation & Policy
  • Assistance

Key metrics

  • Regulation & policy level and trend
  • Assistance level and trend

Charts

  • Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2014-2029) 
  • Assistance historical data and forecast (2014-2029) 

Detailed analysis

  • Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
  • Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
  • Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.

Financial Benchmarks

View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time. 

Analyst insights

Personnel costs are the biggest cost factor in the industry. The high workload and the need for well-trained staff drive up personnel costs.

In this chapter

  • Cost Structure
  • Financial Ratios
  • Key Ratios

Key metrics

  • Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
  • Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
  • Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
  • Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio

Charts

  • Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
  • Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
  • Investment vs. share of economy

Data tables

  • Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2014-2029)
  • Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
  • Revenue per Enterprise (2014-2029)
  • Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
  • Employees per Enterprise (2014-2029)
  • Average Wage (2014-2029)
  • Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
  • Establishments per Enterprise (2014-2029)
  • IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
  • Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
  • Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)

Detailed analysis

  • Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability 

Key Statistics

Industry Data

Data Tables

Including values and annual change:

  • Revenue (2014-2029)
  • IVA (2014-2029)
  • Establishments (2014-2029)
  • Enterprises (2014-2029)
  • Employment (2014-2029)
  • Exports (2014-2029)
  • Imports (2014-2029)
  • Wages (2014-2029)

Top Questions Answered

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What is the market size of the Veterinary Services industry in Germany in 2024?

The market size of the Veterinary Services industry in Germany is €5.9bn in 2024.

How many businesses are there in the Veterinary Services in Germany industry in 2024?

There are 11,214 businesses in the Veterinary Services industry in Germany, which has grown at a CAGR of 0.5 % between 2019 and 2024.

Has the Veterinary Services industry in Germany grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Veterinary Services industry in Germany has been growing at a CAGR of 4.5 % between 2019 and 2024.

What is the forecast growth of the Veterinary Services industry in Germany over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Veterinary Services industry in Germany is expected to grow.

What are the biggest companies in the Veterinary Services market in Germany?

The biggest companies operating in the Veterinary Services market in Germany are Evidensia Deutschland GmbH, AniCura Germany Holding GmbH and Agro Prax Gesellschaft für Tiermedizin und Betriebsbegleitung mbH

What does the Veterinary Services in Germany include?

Non-surgical treatments and Drug treatments are part of the Veterinary Services industry.

Which companies have the highest market share in the Veterinary Services in Germany?

The company holding the most market share in Germany is Evidensia Deutschland GmbH.

How competitive is the Veterinary Services industry in Germany?

The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Veterinary Services industry in Germany.

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Competitors

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Complementors

  • Basic Pharmaceutical Product Manufacturing in Germany

International industries

  • Veterinary Services in the US
  • Veterinary Services in Canada
  • Veterinary Services in Australia
  • Veterinary Services in New Zealand
  • Veterinary Services in the UK

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Key data sources in Germany include:

  • German Federal Statistics Office (Destatis)
  • European Statistics Office (Eurostat)
  • United Nations Comtrade

Analysts also use industry specific sources to complement catch-all sources, although their perspective may focus on a particular organization or representative body, rather than a clear overview of all industry operations. However, when balanced against other perspectives, industry-specific sources provide insights into industry trends.

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  • Industry and trade associations
  • Industry federations or regulators
  • Major industry players annual or quarterly filings

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