EU: Market for Vacuum Pumps and Air or Gas Compressors 2025

Market Size for Vacuum Pumps and Air or Gas Compressors in the EU

In 2022, the EU market for vacuum pumps and air or gas compressors increased by 8.4% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Production of Vacuum Pumps and Air or Gas Compressors in the EU

In value terms, production of vacuum pumps and air or gas compressors expanded rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a pronounced decline. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Vacuum Pumps and Air or Gas Compressors

Exports in the EU

Exports of vacuum pumps and air or gas compressors contracted to X units in 2022, which is down by -8.3% compared with the previous year. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, exports of vacuum pumps and air or gas compressors declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 15% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X units), distantly followed by Poland (X units), Slovakia (X units), France (X units), Italy (X units), the Netherlands (X units), the Czech Republic (X units) and Hungary (X units) represented the largest exporters of vacuum pumps and air or gas compressors, together constituting 81% of total exports. Romania (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to vacuum pump and air or gas compressor exports from Germany stood at -1.2%. At the same time, Poland (+9.6%), the Czech Republic (+5.8%) and Romania (+2.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Poland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +9.6% from 2012-2022. Hungary and Slovakia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, France (-2.0%), the Netherlands (-2.7%) and Italy (-3.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Poland (+7.2 p.p.) and the Czech Republic (+2.3 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the Netherlands, France, Germany and Italy saw its share reduced by -1.7%, -2.2%, -3.4% and -3.5% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest vacuum pump and air or gas compressor supplier in the European Union, comprising 34% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 9.7% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 7.8% share.

In Germany, exports of vacuum pumps and air or gas compressors remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Italy (-4.2% per year) and France (-3.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per unit in 2022, surging by 2.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 5.7% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per unit), while Poland ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (+8.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Vacuum Pumps and Air or Gas Compressors

Imports in the EU

In 2022, approx. X units of vacuum pumps and air or gas compressors were imported in the European Union; declining by -3.8% on the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of vacuum pumps and air or gas compressors declined to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 18%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X units), distantly followed by Poland (X units), France (X units), Italy (X units), Spain (X units), the Netherlands (X units) and the Czech Republic (X units) were the key importers of vacuum pumps and air or gas compressors, together committing 74% of total imports. Hungary (X units), Slovakia (X units), Romania (X units), Austria (X units), Belgium (X units) and Sweden (X units) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to vacuum pump and air or gas compressor imports into Germany stood at +1.0%. At the same time, the Czech Republic (+7.9%), Slovakia (+6.3%), the Netherlands (+6.2%), Poland (+6.2%), Romania (+6.0%), Spain (+5.0%), Italy (+3.7%), Hungary (+3.4%), France (+1.8%), Belgium (+1.7%) and Austria (+1.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Czech Republic emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +7.9% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Sweden (-1.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Poland, the Czech Republic and the Netherlands increased by +2.5, +2 and +1.8 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported vacuum pumps and air or gas compressors in the European Union, comprising 26% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Germany totaled +2.2%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+0.9% per year) and Italy (+3.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per unit in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a mild contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 4.8%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per unit), while Hungary ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+2.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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