Germany: Market for Copper Tubes, Pipes And Fitting 2025

Market Size for Copper Tubes, Pipes And Fitting in Germany

In 2021, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in the German copper pipe and fitting market, when its value decreased by -28.5% to $X. Overall, consumption recorded a perceptible contraction. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

Production of Copper Tubes, Pipes And Fitting in Germany

In value terms, copper pipe and fitting production rose rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Copper pipe and fitting production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Copper Tubes, Pipes And Fitting

Exports from Germany

In 2021, shipments abroad of copper tubes, pipes and fitting was finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. In general, exports, however, recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, copper pipe and fitting exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Poland (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main destinations of copper pipe and fitting exports from Germany, together accounting for 30% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +3.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for copper pipe and fitting exported from Germany were the United States ($X), Italy ($X) and Poland ($X), together accounting for 28% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, the United States, with a CAGR of +8.8%, 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

The average copper pipe and fitting export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 23% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.9%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 United States (+5.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Copper Tubes, Pipes And Fitting

Imports into Germany

Copper pipe and fitting imports into Germany skyrocketed to X tons in 2021, with an increase of 23% against 2020 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, copper pipe and fitting imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Greece (X tons) were the main suppliers of copper pipe and fitting imports to Germany, together comprising 56% of total imports. These countries were followed by Poland, China, the Netherlands, Latvia, France, Turkey, Switzerland, Spain and the UK, which together accounted for a further 33%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +12.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest copper pipe and fitting suppliers to Germany were Italy ($X), Austria ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined 53% share of total imports. These countries were followed by China, Greece, Switzerland, the Netherlands, France, Turkey, Latvia, Spain and the UK, which together accounted for a further 33%.

Among the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +15.0%, 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

The average copper pipe and fitting import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. As a result, import price attained 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 Switzerland ($X per ton), while the price for Latvia ($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 (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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