Germany: Coated Arc-Welding Electrode Market 2025

Coated Arc-Welding Electrode Market Size in Germany

In 2022, the German coated arc-welding electrode market was finally on the rise to reach $X after four years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a precipitous curtailment. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Coated Arc-Welding Electrode Production in Germany

In value terms, coated arc-welding electrode production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Coated arc-welding electrode production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Coated Arc-Welding Electrode Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, the amount of coated base metal electrodes for electric arc-welding exported from Germany contracted to X tons, falling by X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports showed a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, coated arc-welding electrode exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of coated arc-welding electrode exports from Germany, with a combined X% share of total exports. Italy, Switzerland, Spain, Austria, China, the UK, Norway, Turkey, Singapore and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, Italy ($X), France ($X) and China ($X) were the largest markets for coated arc-welding electrode exported from Germany worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. The Netherlands, Austria, Belgium, Singapore, Spain, Turkey, Switzerland, Poland, the UK and Norway lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Singapore, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the average coated arc-welding electrode export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Coated Arc-Welding Electrode Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, approx. X tons of coated base metal electrodes for electric arc-welding were imported into Germany; picking up by X% against 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2020 indices. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, coated arc-welding electrode imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Austria (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Romania (X tons) were the main suppliers of coated arc-welding electrode imports to Germany, together accounting for X% of total imports. Italy, the Czech Republic, Ireland, France, Sweden, China, Slovenia, Croatia, Hungary and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest coated arc-welding electrode suppliers to Germany were Austria ($X), Ireland ($X) and Romania ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Turkey, the Czech Republic, Sweden, France, China, Italy, Slovenia, Hungary, Croatia and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average coated arc-welding electrode import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed 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 origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Ireland ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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