Pile-Driver Market

The article provides a comprehensive analysis of the global pile-driver market, predicting an upward consumption trend over the next eight years with a projected CAGR of +0.9% by 2030. Market performance is expected to expand with a CAGR of +3.0% in value terms, reaching $2.8B by the end of 2030. The UK leads in both consumption and production, followed by the Netherlands and Singapore. Import and export trends are also discussed, highlighting key players such as the United States, China, and the UK. Price fluctuations and growth rates are analyzed for a thorough understanding of the market dynamics.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for pile-drivers and pile-extractors worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight years. Market performance is forecast to retain its current trend pattern, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +0.9% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 228K units by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +3.0% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $2.8B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Pile-Drivers And Pile-Extractors

In 2022, consumption of pile-drivers and pile-extractors was finally on the rise to reach 212K units after two years of decline. In general, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, global consumption hit record highs at 216K units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

The global pile-driver market revenue amounted to $2.2B in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $2.5B. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the global market failed to regain momentum.

Consumption By Country

The UK (124K units) constituted the country with the largest volume of pile-driver consumption, comprising approx. 58% of total volume. Moreover, pile-driver consumption in the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the Netherlands (25K units), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Singapore (19K units), with a 9% share.

In the UK, pile-driver consumption remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of consumption growth: the Netherlands (+1.0% per year) and Singapore (+0.6% per year).

In value terms, Singapore ($827M) led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($262M). It was followed by Germany.

In Singapore, the pile-driver market remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of market growth: China (-6.6% per year) and Germany (+4.9% per year).

The countries with the highest levels of pile-driver per capita consumption in 2022 were Singapore (3,292 units per million persons), the UK (1,830 units per million persons) and the Netherlands (1,436 units per million persons).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of consumption, amongst the leading consuming countries, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +12.6%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Production

World Production of Pile-Drivers And Pile-Extractors

In 2022, approx. 214K units of pile-drivers and pile-extractors were produced worldwide; leveling off at 2021. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 2.8% against the previous year. Global production peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, pile-driver production contracted slightly to $2.3B in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 6.4%. Global production peaked at $2.3B in 2016; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Production By Country

The UK (128K units) constituted the country with the largest volume of pile-driver production, comprising approx. 60% of total volume. Moreover, pile-driver production in the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the Netherlands (26K units), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Singapore (19K units), with an 8.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in the UK was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Netherlands (+1.2% per year) and Singapore (+0.8% per year).

Imports

World Imports of Pile-Drivers And Pile-Extractors

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of pile-drivers and pile-extractors, when their volume increased by 22% to 18K units. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Global imports peaked at 22K units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pile-driver imports shrank to $554M in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 14%. Over the period under review, global imports reached the peak figure at $623M in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports By Country

In 2022, the United States (7.7K units) was the major importer of pile-drivers and pile-extractors, achieving 42% of total imports. Indonesia (1.1K units) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 5.9% share, followed by Singapore (5.1%). South Korea (817 units), Canada (673 units), the Netherlands (637 units), the UK (605 units), the Philippines (518 units), Russia (330 units), Spain (318 units) and Taiwan (Chinese) (312 units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into the United States increased at an average annual rate of +9.3% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Taiwan (Chinese) (+18.5%), the UK (+16.5%), Spain (+13.3%), South Korea (+8.2%), the Philippines (+7.6%) and the Netherlands (+3.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Taiwan (Chinese) emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +18.5% from 2012-2022. Russia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Singapore (-3.9%), Canada (-5.0%) and Indonesia (-7.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the United States (+19 p.p.), the UK (+2.4 p.p.) and South Korea (+1.8 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global imports from 2012-2022, the share of Canada (-4.5 p.p.), Singapore (-5 p.p.) and Indonesia (-11.8 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest pile-driver importing markets worldwide were the United States ($75M), the Netherlands ($44M) and South Korea ($36M), together comprising 28% of global imports. Canada, Russia, the UK, Indonesia, Singapore, Taiwan (Chinese), the Philippines and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 28%.

Among the main importing countries, Spain, with a CAGR of +39.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices By Country

In 2022, the average pile-driver import price amounted to $30,356 per unit, declining by -22.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 43%. Global import price peaked at $40,051 per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($81,444 per unit), while Spain ($5,713 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+22.7%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Pile-Drivers And Pile-Extractors

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of pile-drivers and pile-extractors decreased by -29.4% to 20K units in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 95%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 28K units, and then fell sharply in the following year.

In value terms, pile-driver exports declined markedly to $548M in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 12%. The global exports peaked at $646M in 2021, and then contracted notably in the following year.

Exports By Country

China (6.8K units) and the UK (4.7K units) represented the main exporters of pile-drivers and pile-extractors in 2022, recording approx. 35% and 24% of total exports, respectively. The Netherlands (1.4K units) took the next position in the ranking, followed by the United States (1.1K units). All these countries together held near 13% share of total exports. Japan (865 units), Singapore (734 units), South Africa (552 units), Canada (468 units) and the United Arab Emirates (360 units) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by South Africa (with a CAGR of +35.2%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest pile-driver supplying countries worldwide were China ($107M), the Netherlands ($76M) and the UK ($57M), with a combined 44% share of global exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, the UK, with a CAGR of +13.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices By Country

The average pile-driver export price stood at $28,006 per unit in 2022, growing by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average export price increased by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $45,604 per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($55,340 per unit), while South Africa ($2,402 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+19.9%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform