Germany: Market for Air Conditioning Machines For Motor Vehicles 2024

Market Size for Air Conditioning Machines For Motor Vehicles in Germany

In 2022, the German market for air conditioning machines for motor vehicles increased by 4.5% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after six years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a perceptible setback. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Air Conditioning Machines For Motor Vehicles in Germany

In value terms, motor vehicle air conditioning machine production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 9.5% against the previous year. Motor vehicle air conditioning machine production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Air Conditioning Machines For Motor Vehicles

Exports from Germany

In 2022, exports of air conditioning machines for motor vehicles from Germany declined significantly to X units, which is down by -16.1% compared with the year before. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 47%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, motor vehicle air conditioning machine exports contracted dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate modest growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 55% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

China (X units), Sweden (X units) and Austria (X units) were the main destinations of motor vehicle air conditioning machine exports from Germany, with a combined 63% share of total exports. These countries were followed by France, Belgium, Poland, the UK, South Africa, Finland and Russia, which together accounted for a further 27%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Finland (with a CAGR of +19.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for air conditioning machines for motor vehicles exports from Germany, comprising 37% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sweden ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Austria, with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to China totaled +11.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sweden (+2.8% per year) and Austria (+1.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for air conditioning machines for motor vehicles stood at $X per unit in 2022, reducing by -8.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 9.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Finland ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Air Conditioning Machines For Motor Vehicles

Imports into Germany

After three years of decline, overseas purchases of air conditioning machines for motor vehicles increased by 3.8% to X units in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a temperate expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 64%. Imports peaked at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, motor vehicle air conditioning machine imports contracted slightly to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -27.5% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 78%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Czech Republic (X units) constituted the largest motor vehicle air conditioning machine supplier to Germany, accounting for a 67% share of total imports. Moreover, motor vehicle air conditioning machine imports from the Czech Republic exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Slovakia (X units), sevenfold. China (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Czech Republic amounted to +3.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Slovakia (+30.0% per year) and China (+34.9% per year).

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X) constituted the largest supplier of air conditioning machines for motor vehicles to Germany, comprising 63% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Slovakia ($X), with a 9.8% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the Czech Republic stood at +1.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Slovakia (+26.2% per year) and China (+37.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for air conditioning machines for motor vehicles stood at $X per unit in 2022, which is down by -5.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 9.1%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per unit), while the price for the UK ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+1.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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