EU: Electronic Metal Tester Market 2025

Electronic Metal Tester Market Size in the EU

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the EU electronic metal tester market, when its value decreased by -11.3% to $X. The total consumption indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +90.4% against 2012 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Electronic Metal Tester Production in the EU

In value terms, electronic metal tester production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

Electronic Metal Tester Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of electronic machines and appliances for testing metals, when their volume increased by 19% to X units. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, electronic metal tester exports amounted to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a mild slump. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany was the largest exporter of electronic machines and appliances for testing metals in the European Union, with the volume of exports amounting to X units, which was approx. 52% of total exports in 2021. The Czech Republic (X units) held a 14% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by the Netherlands (8.9%) and Italy (8.8%). The following exporters - France (X units), Austria (X units) and Spain (X units) - together made up 11% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to electronic metal tester exports from Germany stood at -3.3%. At the same time, France (+11.6%), the Netherlands (+11.2%), the Czech Republic (+7.0%) and Spain (+1.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, France emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +11.6% from 2012-2021. Italy and Austria experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. The Czech Republic (+6.8 p.p.), the Netherlands (+5.7 p.p.) and France (+2.6 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Germany saw its share reduced by -14.9% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest electronic metal tester supplier in the European Union, comprising 54% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Austria, with a 7.6% share.

In Germany, electronic metal tester exports plunged by an average annual rate of -4.1% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+14.1% per year) and Austria (+1.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per unit in 2021, which is down by -4.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per unit), while the Czech Republic ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+2.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Electronic Metal Tester Imports

Imports in the EU

Electronic metal tester imports surged to X units in 2021, growing by 23% against the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, electronic metal tester imports soared to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Germany (X units), Ireland (X units), France (X units), Italy (X units), Poland (X units), Romania (X units) and the Netherlands (X units) represented roughly 76% of total imports in 2021. Belgium (X units), the Czech Republic (X units), Sweden (X units), Spain (X units), Denmark (X units) and Bulgaria (X units) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Ireland (with a CAGR of +21.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported electronic machines and appliances for testing metals in the European Union, comprising 25% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Germany stood at +2.6%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: France (+0.7% per year) and Italy (-3.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per unit in 2021, with an increase of 3.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the import price increased by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (+9.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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