Germany: Computing Machinery Market 2024

Computing Machinery Market Size in Germany

The German computing machinery market rose to $X in 2021, with an increase of 3.9% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Computing Machinery Production in Germany

In value terms, computing machinery production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 9.1% against the previous year. Computing machinery production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Computing Machinery Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2021, shipments abroad of computing machinery and parts and accessories thereof was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 7.9%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, computing machinery exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Italy (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of computing machinery exports from Germany, together accounting for 31% of total exports. The UK, Poland, Spain, the Czech Republic, Switzerland, Austria, Sweden, Hungary, Romania and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 39%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of +3.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for computing machinery exported from Germany were the Netherlands ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and France ($X), together comprising 25% of total exports. These countries were followed by Italy, Poland, Spain, the UK, Switzerland, Austria, Sweden, Belgium, Hungary and Romania, which together accounted for a further 39%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Poland, with a CAGR of +13.1%, saw 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 2021, the average computing machinery export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 15% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, computing machinery export price increased by +26.8% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 20% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Romania ($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 the Czech Republic (+13.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Computing Machinery Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2021, supplies from abroad of computing machinery and parts and accessories thereof decreased by -8.1% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, imports continue to indicate a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 5.5%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, computing machinery imports surged to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), China (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main suppliers of computing machinery imports to Germany, together accounting for 59% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +19.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), China ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) constituted the largest computing machinery suppliers to Germany, with a combined 55% share of total imports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +18.2%, recorded 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 computing machinery import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 25% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, computing machinery import price increased by +59.7% against 2016 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Thailand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (+25.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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