Germany: Metal Vehicle Lock Market 2025

Metal Vehicle Lock Market Size in Germany

After two years of decline, the German metal vehicle lock market increased by 5.4% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a abrupt slump. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Metal Vehicle Lock Production in Germany

In value terms, metal vehicle lock production rose slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 6.5%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Metal Vehicle Lock Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2021, overseas shipments of base metal motor vehicle locks were finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, metal vehicle lock exports totaled $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 16%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

China (X tons), the United States (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of metal vehicle lock exports from Germany, with a combined 42% share of total exports. Italy, France, Mexico, the Czech Republic, South Africa, Hungary, Finland, Poland, Spain and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 43%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Finland (with a CAGR of +52.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for base metal motor vehicle locks exports from Germany, comprising 26% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a 9.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to China totaled +6.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+1.7% per year) and the UK (-3.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average metal vehicle lock export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Metal Vehicle Lock Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2021, overseas purchases of base metal motor vehicle locks decreased by -1% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a slight slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, metal vehicle lock imports stood at $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a pronounced slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 11% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Czech Republic (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of metal vehicle lock to Germany, with a 46% share of total imports. Moreover, metal vehicle lock imports from the Czech Republic exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Romania (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Italy (X tons), with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Czech Republic stood at -2.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Romania (+26.1% per year) and Italy (-4.0% per year).

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X) constituted the largest supplier of base metal motor vehicle locks to Germany, comprising 48% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Romania ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Czech Republic amounted to -2.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Romania (+12.5% per year) and Italy (-4.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average metal vehicle lock import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 2.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 5.5% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+0.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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