Germany: Wood Slicing Machine Market 2022

Wood Slicing Machine Market Size in Germany

In 2021, the German wood slicing machine market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. Overall, the total consumption indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Wood Slicing Machine Production in Germany

In value terms, wood slicing machine production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 15%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Wood Slicing Machine Exports

Exports from Germany

After four years of growth, shipments abroad of splitting, slicing or paring machines decreased by -17.2% to X units in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 61%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wood slicing machine exports reduced to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a mild decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 32%. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Austria (X units), the UK (X units) and France (X units) were the main destinations of wood slicing machine exports from Germany, together accounting for 33% of total exports. Italy, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Switzerland, China, Estonia, the Netherlands, Japan, the United States and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 43%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Hungary (with a CAGR of +13.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Austria ($X), France ($X) and the UK ($X) constituted the largest markets for wood slicing machine exported from Germany worldwide, with a combined 33% share of total exports. These countries were followed by China, Japan, Italy, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, the Netherlands, the United States and Poland, which together accounted for a further 42%.

Hungary, with a CAGR of +17.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average wood slicing machine export price amounted to $X per unit, rising by 11% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 53% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($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 the Czech Republic (+7.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Wood Slicing Machine Imports

Imports into Germany

Wood slicing machine imports into Germany rose notably to X units in 2021, with an increase of 11% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a mild downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 23%. Imports peaked at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wood slicing machine imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +77.5% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) constituted the largest wood slicing machine supplier to Germany, with a 53% share of total imports. Moreover, wood slicing machine imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Austria (X units), with a 6.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled -4.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+61.6% per year) and Austria (-7.3% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of wood slicing machine to Germany, comprising 33% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to -2.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (+38.7% per year) and the Netherlands (+48.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average wood slicing machine import price amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 7.6% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 17%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2017 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+9.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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