Europe: Metal Screw Hook Market 2025

Metal Screw Hook Market Size in Europe

For the third year in a row, the Europe metal screw hook market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 1.6% to $X in 2022. The total consumption indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +6.6% against 2019 indices. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Metal Screw Hook Production in Europe

In value terms, metal screw hook production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by 13% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Metal Screw Hook Exports

Exports in Europe

In 2022, approx. X tons of iron or steel screw hooks and screw rings were exported in Europe; which is down by -28.6% against 2021. Total exports indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, metal screw hook exports dropped remarkably to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) was the key exporter of iron or steel screw hooks and screw rings, creating 39% of total exports. Italy (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with an 18% share, followed by the Netherlands (7.6%), Slovakia (6.7%) and Spain (5.7%). Poland (X tons), France (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Austria (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to metal screw hook exports from Germany stood at +7.5%. At the same time, Slovakia (+56.7%), Spain (+16.6%), Austria (+13.8%), the Czech Republic (+8.2%), France (+6.3%) and the Netherlands (+3.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Slovakia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Europe, with a CAGR of +56.7% from 2012-2022. Poland experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Italy (-5.7%) and Sweden (-15.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Germany (+18 p.p.), Slovakia (+6.6 p.p.), Spain (+4.3 p.p.) and the Netherlands (+1.5 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Sweden (-12.6 p.p.) and Italy (-19.1 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest metal screw hook supplier in Europe, comprising 47% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Germany stood at +6.5%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Italy (-3.7% per year) and the Netherlands (+2.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 5.1% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by 10% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 Austria ($X per ton), while Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+7.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Metal Screw Hook Imports

Imports in Europe

In 2022, overseas purchases of iron or steel screw hooks and screw rings increased by 0.3% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% 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 +23.6% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, metal screw hook imports stood at $X in 2022. Total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% 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 +32.7% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Germany represented the key importing country with an import of around X tons, which accounted for 28% of total imports. Italy (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Poland (X tons), France (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Russia (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 38% share of total imports. The Netherlands (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Spain (X tons), Austria (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to metal screw hook imports into Germany stood at +7.2%. At the same time, the Czech Republic (+8.5%), the UK (+8.0%), Italy (+7.8%), Spain (+7.4%), Austria (+7.3%), Poland (+6.9%), Romania (+6.4%), Belgium (+3.9%), the Netherlands (+1.8%), France (+1.2%) and Sweden (+1.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Czech Republic emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Europe, with a CAGR of +8.5% from 2012-2022. Russia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Germany (+4.9 p.p.) and Italy (+2.6 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while France and Russia saw its share reduced by -2.9% and -4.5% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported iron or steel screw hooks and screw rings in Europe, comprising 27% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 9.2% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 7% share.

In Germany, metal screw hook imports expanded at an average annual rate of +9.0% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+9.9% per year) and France (+3.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 4.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 8.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+2.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform