EU: Market for Fully Or Partly Automatic Electric Machines For Arc Welding Of Metals 2025

Market Size for Fully Or Partly Automatic Electric Machines For Arc Welding Of Metals in the EU

In 2022, the EU market for fully or partly automatic electric machines for arc welding of metals decreased by -0.4% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Fully Or Partly Automatic Electric Machines For Arc Welding Of Metals in the EU

In value terms, production of fully or partly automatic electric machines for arc welding of metals totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 14%. Over the period under review, production of attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Fully Or Partly Automatic Electric Machines For Arc Welding Of Metals

Exports in the EU

Exports of fully or partly automatic electric machines for arc welding of metals dropped to X units in 2022, falling by -9.3% compared with 2021 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% 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 38% 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 fully or partly automatic electric machines for arc welding of metals reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 30%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany was the main exporting country with an export of around X units, which reached 39% of total exports. Hungary (X units) took a 9.5% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Austria (9.4%), the Czech Republic (7.2%), Poland (6%), Italy (6%), the Netherlands (5.2%) and Sweden (4.9%).

Exports from Germany increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, the Netherlands (+13.1%), Sweden (+8.0%), Austria (+3.0%), Hungary (+2.8%) and the Czech Republic (+2.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Netherlands emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +13.1% from 2012-2022. Italy experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Poland (-2.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Germany (+7 p.p.), the Netherlands (+3.5 p.p.), Sweden (+2.4 p.p.) and Austria (+1.6 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Poland saw its share reduced by -2.5% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest fully or partly automatic arc welding machine supplier in the European Union, comprising 36% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Austria ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Germany was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Austria (+2.5% per year) and the Netherlands (+11.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per unit in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 3.7%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+6.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Fully Or Partly Automatic Electric Machines For Arc Welding Of Metals

Imports in the EU

In 2022, the amount of fully or partly automatic electric machines for arc welding of metals imported in the European Union fell to X units, which is down by -13.3% on the previous year. Total imports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +62.9% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 26%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, imports of fully or partly automatic electric machines for arc welding of metals amounted to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +28.7% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 24%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the ten major importers of fully or partly automatic electric machines for arc welding of metals, namely Germany, Poland, Austria, the Czech Republic, France, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Belgium, represented more than two-thirds of total import.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Hungary (with a CAGR of +20.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest fully or partly automatic arc welding machine importing markets in the European Union were Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and France ($X), with a combined 37% share of total imports. Italy, Poland, Austria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Spain and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 44%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +10.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per unit in 2022, picking up by 19% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+3.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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