Germany: Rock Cutter Market 2025

Rock Cutter Market Size in Germany

In 2022, the German rock cutter market increased by 5.6% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a perceptible downturn. Rock cutter consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Rock Cutter Production in Germany

In value terms, rock cutter production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 2.9%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Rock Cutter Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of coal or rock cutters and tunnelling machinery, when their volume increased by 5.5% to X units. Overall, total exports indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -15.1% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 89%. The exports peaked at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, rock cutter exports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 66% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units), India (X units) and the UK (X units) were the main destinations of rock cutter exports from Germany, with a combined 60% share of total exports. Egypt, Switzerland, Norway, Canada, Russia, China and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Egypt (with a CAGR of +127.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for rock cutter exported from Germany were the United States ($X), India ($X) and the UK ($X), with a combined 53% share of total exports. Egypt, Norway, Switzerland, Canada, Russia, China and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 32%.

Among the main countries of destination, Egypt, with a CAGR of +124.1%, 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 rock cutter export price amounted to $X per unit, waning by -9.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a perceptible decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 13%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 (+1.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Rock Cutter Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, overseas purchases of coal or rock cutters and tunnelling machinery increased by 30% to X units, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 575% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, rock cutter imports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 567%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, France (X units) constituted the largest supplier of rock cutter to Germany, with a 66% share of total imports. Moreover, rock cutter imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X units), sevenfold. The UK (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from France amounted to +136.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+49.1% per year) and the UK (+105.8% per year).

In value terms, the largest rock cutter suppliers to Germany were France ($X), the United States ($X) and Sweden ($X), with a combined 63% share of total imports. The UK, the Netherlands, Singapore, South Korea and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 28%.

Among the main suppliers, the UK, with a CAGR of +84.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average rock cutter import price amounted to $X per unit, declining by -28.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a noticeable descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 54% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+22.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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