Germany: Electric Hand-Dryer Market 2025

Electric Hand-Dryer Market Size in Germany

The German electric hand-dryer market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after four years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a abrupt setback. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Electric Hand-Dryer Production in Germany

In value terms, electric hand-dryer production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with a decrease of -21.2%. Electric hand-dryer production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Electric Hand-Dryer Exports

Exports from Germany

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of electric hand-drying apparatus decreased by -19.4% to X units in 2021. In general, exports, however, posted a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 52% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2020, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

In value terms, electric hand-dryer exports dropped dramatically to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 80%. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia (X units) was the main destination for electric hand-dryer exports from Germany, accounting for a 31% share of total exports. Moreover, electric hand-dryer exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Poland (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Switzerland (X units), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia stood at +14.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+12.8% per year) and Switzerland (+6.7% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for electric hand-drying apparatus exports from Germany, comprising 36% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Switzerland ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with a 5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Russia totaled +18.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (+13.5% per year) and Saudi Arabia (+57.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average electric hand-dryer export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, picking up by 2.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a temperate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 62%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Saudi Arabia (+13.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Electric Hand-Dryer Imports

Imports into Germany

After three years of growth, supplies from abroad of electric hand-drying apparatus decreased by -13.1% to X units in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 70%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, electric hand-dryer imports fell to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 65% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) constituted the largest electric hand-dryer supplier to Germany, accounting for a 45% share of total imports. Moreover, electric hand-dryer imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Taiwan (Chinese) (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Netherlands (X units), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +13.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (+15.8% per year) and the Netherlands (+112.4% per year).

In value terms, China ($X), Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) and Austria ($X) constituted the largest electric hand-dryer suppliers to Germany, with a combined 70% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Poland, the Netherlands, Japan, the United Arab Emirates and Spain, which together accounted for a further 25%.

Among the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +91.2%, 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 electric hand-dryer import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, growing by 9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 44%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2017 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per unit), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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