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Germany - Transmission Shafts And Cranks, Bearing Housings And Plain Shaft Bearings, Gears And Gearing And Articulated Link Chain - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Germany - Transmission Shafts And Cranks, Bearing Housings And Plain Shaft Bearings, Gears And Gearing And Articulated Link Chain - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Apr 28, 2024

Germany's Export of Transmission Shafts Sees a 12% Surge, Setting a New Record at $11.6B in 2023

Germany Transmission Shaft Exports

In 2023, the amount of transmission shafts and cranks, bearing housings and plain shaft bearings, gears and gearing and articulated link chain exported from Germany shrank slightly to 664K tons, flattening at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 10% against the previous year. The exports peaked at 731K tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, transmission shaft exports expanded sharply to $11.6B (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2013 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2023 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.Germany Transmission Shaft Exports By Country (Million USD)

COUNTRYExport Value of Transmission Shaft in Germany (million USD)
20132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
United States9551,0609809089921,1251,1529891,1081,0001,190
China8849517717458901,0291,0501,3001,3761,0341,028
France794800721694767804728647706651733
Austria561594485527563655631541640625709
Italy477518441455526561498424559558618
Poland309341300309328386367363435461544
United Kingdom494498431424442500461369450448510
Denmark469518313375361433442450438279285
Others5,1425,4374,5414,5244,8515,3705,1364,5455,3285,2885,974
Total10,08410,7178,9838,9609,72110,86210,4639,62811,03910,34511,592

Exports by Country

the United States (55K tons), Austria (55K tons) and France (45K tons) were the main destinations of transmission shaft exports from Germany, with a combined 23% share of total exports. China, Poland, Italy, the UK and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 24%.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +2.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($1.2B), China ($1B) and France ($733M) appeared to be the largest markets for transmission shaft exported from Germany worldwide, together comprising 25% of total exports. Austria, Italy, Poland, the UK and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 23%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +5.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports by Type

Cranks and crankshafts (299K tons), gearboxes and speed changers (163K tons) and flywheels and pulleys (87K tons) were the main products of transmission shaft exports from Germany, with a combined 83% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the major product types, was attained by cranks and crankshafts (with a CAGR of +2.6%), while the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, transmission shafts and cranks, bearing housings and plain shaft bearings, gears and gearing and articulated link chain with the largest exports in Germany were gearboxes and speed changers ($3.7B), cranks and crankshafts ($3B) and bearing housings not incorporating ball or roller bearings, plain shaft bearings ($1.6B), together comprising 72% of total exports.

Cranks and crankshafts, with a CAGR of +3.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main product categories over the period under review, while shipments for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the transmission shaft price stood at $17,460 per ton (FOB, Germany), growing by 12% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($30,239 per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($4,816 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the transmission shaft market in Germany. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 28152130 - Iron or steel roller chain of a kind used for cycles and motor cycles
  • Prodcom 28152150 - Iron or steel roller chain (excluding of a kind used for cycles or motor-cycles)
  • Prodcom 28152170 - Iron or steel articulated link chain (excluding roller chain)
  • Prodcom 28152230 - Cranks and crankshafts
  • Prodcom 28152250 - Cardan shafts
  • Prodcom 28152270 - Other shafts
  • Prodcom 28152330 - Bearing housings incorporating ball or roller bearings
  • Prodcom 28152350 - Bearing housings not incorporating ball or roller bearings, p lain shaft bearings
  • Prodcom 28152432 - Gear boxes for stationary equipment, spur and helical gear boxes
  • Prodcom 28152433 - Gear boxes ..., bevel and bevel/spur and helical gear boxes
  • Prodcom 28152434 - Gear boxes ..., worm gear boxes
  • Prodcom 28152440 - Other gear boxes
  • Prodcom 28152450 - Gearboxes and other speed changers for machinery and land/sea vehicles excluding gears and gearing
  • Prodcom 28152473 - Ball or roller screws
  • Prodcom 28152475 - Other transmission elements (excluding gears and gearing, b all or roller screws, gearboxes and other speed changers)
  • Prodcom 28152500 - Flywheels and pulleys (including pulley blocks)
  • Prodcom 28152600 - Clutches and shaft couplings (including universal joints)
  • Prodcom 28153930 - Parts of bearing housings
  • Prodcom 28153950 - Parts of transmission, cam and crankshafts, cranks, plain shaft bearings, gears, ball/roller screws, gearboxes, torque converters, flywheels, pulleys, clutches, shaft couplings, u niversal joints

Country coverage:

  • Germany

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Germany
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
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  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

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    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

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