Austria: Market for Straw Or Fodder Balers, Including Pickup Balers 2025

Market Size for Straw Or Fodder Balers, Including Pickup Balers in Austria

In 2021, the Austrian straw for fodder balers market increased by 14% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a deep setback. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Straw Or Fodder Balers, Including Pickup Balers in Austria

In value terms, straw for fodder balers production rose sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production showed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 401% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Straw Or Fodder Balers, Including Pickup Balers

Exports from Austria

In 2021, shipments abroad of straw or fodder balers, including pickup balers increased by 8.1% to X units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports showed a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 97% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

In value terms, straw for fodder balers exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 89% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units) was the main destination for straw for fodder balers exports from Austria, with a 22% share of total exports. Moreover, straw for fodder balers exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Poland (X units), twofold. The Czech Republic (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany totaled +24.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+36.2% per year) and the Czech Republic (+28.2% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for straw or fodder balers, including pickup balers exports from Austria, comprising 23% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with an 8.7% share of total exports. It was followed by Sweden, with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled +19.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+25.6% per year) and Sweden (+72.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average straw for fodder balers export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a mild slump. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Finland (+22.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Straw Or Fodder Balers, Including Pickup Balers

Imports into Austria

In 2021, supplies from abroad of straw or fodder balers, including pickup balers increased by 7.7% to X units, rising for the fourth consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 13%. Imports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, straw for fodder balers imports rose significantly to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X units), France (X units) and Italy (X units) were the main suppliers of straw for fodder balers imports to Austria, with a combined 80% share of total imports. Ireland, Poland and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 16%.

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 +75.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of straw or fodder balers, including pickup balers to Austria, comprising 52% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 24% share of total imports. It was followed by Ireland, with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-1.0% per year) and Ireland (-3.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average straw for fodder balers import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, increasing by 5.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 11%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per unit), while the price for Italy ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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