Austria: Silencer Market 2025

Silencer Market Size in Austria

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Austrian silencer market, when its value increased by 21% to $X. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% 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 reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Silencer Production in Austria

In value terms, silencer production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Silencer Exports

Exports from Austria

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of silencers and exhaust pipes increased by 13% to X tons in 2021. In general, total exports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -11.0% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 21% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, silencer exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -12.7% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 28%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Poland (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of silencer exports from Austria, with a combined 95% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in the UK (with a CAGR of +24.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for silencer exported from Austria were Germany ($X), Poland ($X) and the UK ($X), together comprising 93% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Poland, with a CAGR of +24.7%, saw 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 silencer export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 12% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average export price increased by 19%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+2.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Silencer Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2021, approx. X tons of silencers and exhaust pipes were imported into Austria; surging by 9% against the year before. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 58%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, silencer imports expanded markedly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports posted a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 76%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of silencer to Austria, accounting for a 53% share of total imports. Moreover, silencer imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons), twofold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany stood at +12.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bosnia and Herzegovina (+24.8% per year) and Italy (-9.9% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of silencer to Austria, comprising 56% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany totaled +10.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bosnia and Herzegovina (+23.8% per year) and Poland (+4.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average silencer import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -3.3% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 25% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+31.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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