Germany: Wood Dryer Market 2025

Wood Dryer Market Size in Germany

In 2021, the German wood dryer market increased by 467% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, consumption recorded a prominent increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Wood Dryer Production in Germany

In value terms, wood dryer production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Wood Dryer Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2021, shipments abroad of dryers for wood, paper pulp, paper or paperboard decreased by -7% to X units, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 177% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, wood dryer exports reduced sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a noticeable contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 31%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Lithuania (X units), the United States (X units) and Austria (X units) were the main destinations of wood dryer exports from Germany, together comprising 28% 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 Lithuania (with a CAGR of +79.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for wood dryer exported from Germany were the United States ($X), Austria ($X) and South Africa ($X), together accounting for 28% of total exports. Lithuania, Norway, Japan, Russia, Italy, Canada, Turkey, the UK, China and Uruguay lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 37%.

Canada, with a CAGR of +49.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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 wood dryer export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, which is down by -10.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price decreased by -0.1%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Uruguay ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada (-13.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Wood Dryer Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2021, wood dryer imports into Germany soared to X units, increasing by 123% on the previous year. In general, imports showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 248%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, wood dryer imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 130% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from No country was relatively modest.

In value terms, Austria ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dryers for wood, paper pulp, paper or paperboard to Germany, comprising 48% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Sweden ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Austria stood at +14.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sweden (+50.3% per year) and Italy (+9.7% per year).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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