Germany: Market for Machine-Tools For Working Stone, Ceramics, And Concrete 2023

Market Size for Machine-Tools For Working Stone, Ceramics, And Concrete in Germany

In 2021, the German market for machine-tools for working stone, ceramics, and concrete decreased by -88.2% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after five years of growth. Overall, consumption faced a precipitous contraction. Machine tools for working stone consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Machine-Tools For Working Stone, Ceramics, And Concrete in Germany

In value terms, machine tools for working stone production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -5.4% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 35%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Machine-Tools For Working Stone, Ceramics, And Concrete

Exports from Germany

In 2021, approx. X units of machine-tools for working stone, ceramics, and concrete were exported from Germany; jumping by 40% on 2020 figures. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, machine tools for working stone exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, total exports indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units), Poland (X units) and China (X units) were the main destinations of machine tools for working stone exports from Germany, together accounting for 28% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +36.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), the United States ($X) and France ($X) were the largest markets for machine tools for working stone exported from Germany worldwide, with a combined 37% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, China, with a CAGR of +36.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for machine-tools for working stone, ceramics, and concrete stood at $X per unit in 2021, surging by 5.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was China ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kazakhstan (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Machine-Tools For Working Stone, Ceramics, And Concrete

Imports into Germany

After five years of growth, purchases abroad of machine-tools for working stone, ceramics, and concrete decreased by -1% to X units in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 42%. Imports peaked at X units in 2020, and then declined modestly in the following year.

In value terms, machine tools for working stone imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +93.6% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 44%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

China (X units), Italy (X units) and Turkey (X units) were the main suppliers of machine tools for working stone imports to Germany, together accounting for 74% of total imports. The Netherlands, Austria, the Czech Republic, India, Slovakia, Lithuania, Poland, Switzerland and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 20%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +105.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of machine-tools for working stone, ceramics, and concrete to Germany, comprising 34% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Austria, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy totaled +6.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+8.2% per year) and Austria (+13.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for machine-tools for working stone, ceramics, and concrete amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+6.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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