Germany: Bridge Market 2025

Bridge Market Size in Germany

The German bridge market soared to $X in 2021, jumping by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a pronounced downturn. Bridge consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Bridge Production in Germany

In value terms, bridge production expanded markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 24%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Bridge Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2021, overseas shipments of bridges, bridge sections, towers and lattice masts (of iron or steel) decreased by -63.7% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 184%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, bridge exports contracted notably to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 92%. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Poland (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of bridge exports from Germany, together accounting for 48% of total exports. These countries were followed by Austria, Belgium, the UK, Sweden, Italy, Russia, Greece, the United States, Turkey and Switzerland, which together accounted for a further 42%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Greece (with a CAGR of +216.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Poland ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for bridge exported from Germany worldwide, together comprising 33% of total exports. Austria, Belgium, Russia, the UK, Turkey, Switzerland, Sweden, Italy, the United States and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 44%.

Greece, with a CAGR of +189.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average bridge export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 39% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a abrupt setback. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Greece ($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 Switzerland (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Bridge Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2021, imports of bridges, bridge sections, towers and lattice masts (of iron or steel) into Germany reduced slightly to X tons, falling by -4.8% against the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, bridge imports reduced modestly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 36%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Vietnam (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of bridge imports to Germany, together comprising 42% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +57.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), Vietnam ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest bridge suppliers to Germany, with a combined 40% share of total imports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +43.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average bridge import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 28%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+1.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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