EU: Self-Propelled Rock Cutter Market 2025

Self-Propelled Rock Cutter Market Size in the EU

The EU self-propelled rock cutter market amounted to $X in 2021, flattening at the previous year. The total consumption indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -11.5% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Self-Propelled Rock Cutter Production in the EU

In value terms, self-propelled rock cutter production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 29% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Self-Propelled Rock Cutter Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2021, shipments abroad of self-propelled coal or rock cutters and tunnelling machinery increased by 24% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, showed a pronounced downturn. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, self-propelled rock cutter exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Finland (X units), distantly followed by Sweden (X units), Austria (X units), France (X units) and Germany (X units) were the key exporters of self-propelled coal or rock cutters and tunnelling machinery, together achieving 86% of total exports. Italy (X units) and Belgium (X units) held a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of +22.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Finland ($X), Sweden ($X) and Austria ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, with a combined 82% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Germany, France, Belgium and Italy, which together accounted for a further 14%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, France, with a CAGR of +8.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 the European Union stood at $X per unit in 2021, dropping by -5.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 15%. 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 failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per unit), while Italy ($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 (+3.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Self-Propelled Rock Cutter Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of self-propelled coal or rock cutters and tunnelling machinery, when their volume decreased by -36.6% to X units. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 107%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, self-propelled rock cutter imports reduced dramatically to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a pronounced increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 161% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, France (X units), the Netherlands (X units), Belgium (X units), Spain (X units), the Czech Republic (X units), Poland (X units), Sweden (X units), Ireland (X units), Slovenia (X units), Estonia (X units), Italy (X units) and Finland (X units) was the main importer of self-propelled coal or rock cutters and tunnelling machinery in the European Union, generating 87% of total import.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +71.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), France ($X) and Poland ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together accounting for 34% of total imports. Spain, Sweden, Finland, Belgium, Italy, Slovenia, Estonia, the Czech Republic and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 54%.

Among the main importing countries, Estonia, with a CAGR of +45.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per unit, jumping by 26% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the import price increased by 32%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2021, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+6.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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