Eastern Europe: Multi-Station Transfer Machine Market 2025

Multi-Station Transfer Machine Market Size in Eastern Europe

In 2021, the East European multi-station transfer machine market decreased by -13.9% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a deep downturn. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Multi-Station Transfer Machine Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, multi-station transfer machine production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Multi-Station Transfer Machine Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2021, approx. X units of multi-station transfer machines for working metal were exported in Eastern Europe; growing by 121% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports recorded a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 206% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, multi-station transfer machine exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a moderate expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 159%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the three major exporters of multi-station transfer machines for working metal, namely Poland, Romania and the Czech Republic, represented more than two-thirds of total export. The following exporters - Hungary (X units) and Slovakia (X units) - together made up 6.1% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +68.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest multi-station transfer machine supplying countries in Eastern Europe were the Czech Republic ($X), Slovakia ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined 84% share of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Poland, with a CAGR of +170.1%, 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 export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per unit in 2021, dropping by -43.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 298%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per unit), while Romania ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+60.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Multi-Station Transfer Machine Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2021, multi-station transfer machine imports in Eastern Europe shrank to X units, which is down by -8.6% on 2020 figures. Overall, imports saw a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 297%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, multi-station transfer machine imports expanded sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports faced a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Slovakia represented the key importing country with an import of around X units, which resulted at 58% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Poland (X units) and Estonia (X units), together committing a 33% share of total imports. The following importers - Hungary (X units) and Russia (X units) - each amounted to a 4.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to multi-station transfer machine imports into Slovakia stood at -22.1%. At the same time, Estonia (+86.0%), Poland (+34.2%) and Russia (+1.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Estonia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of +86.0% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Hungary (-28.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Poland (+23 p.p.), Estonia (+10 p.p.) and Russia (+2.1 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Hungary (-5.5 p.p.) and Slovakia (-32.3 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Poland ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported multi-station transfer machines for working metal in Eastern Europe, comprising 55% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Slovakia ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Hungary, with an 8% share.

In Poland, multi-station transfer machine imports expanded at an average annual rate of +9.0% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Slovakia (-5.9% per year) and Hungary (-31.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per unit in 2021, surging by 22% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 560% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (+20.8%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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