Germany: Plastic Extruder Market 2024

Plastic Extruder Market Size in Germany

The German plastic extruder market dropped rapidly to $X in 2021, declining by -36.6% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, posted strong growth. Plastic extruder consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

Plastic Extruder Production in Germany

In value terms, plastic extruder production rose rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 12%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Plastic Extruder Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2021, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of extruders for working rubber or plastics, when their volume decreased by -9.5% to X units. In general, exports, however, posted a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 773%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, plastic extruder exports reduced to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Exports by Country

China (X units), the United States (X units) and Turkey (X units) were the main destinations of plastic extruder exports from Germany, together accounting for 56% of total exports. These countries were followed by Russia, India, Italy, Belgium, France, Thailand, Canada, Spain, Taiwan (Chinese) and Romania, which together accounted for a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Canada (with a CAGR of +44.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for extruders for working rubber or plastics exports from Germany, comprising 30% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 4.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to China amounted to +7.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+11.5% per year) and Turkey (-0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average plastic extruder export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, dropping by -4.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by 169% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was France ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Romania ($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 France (-12.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Plastic Extruder Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2021, supplies from abroad of extruders for working rubber or plastics increased by 26% to X units, rising for the fifth consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 79%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, plastic extruder imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 63% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Austria (X units), Turkey (X units) and Italy (X units) were the main suppliers of plastic extruder imports to Germany, together accounting for 60% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +72.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Austria ($X) constituted the largest supplier of extruders for working rubber or plastics to Germany, comprising 38% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Austria totaled +17.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+3.1% per year) and Turkey (+74.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average plastic extruder import price amounted to $X per unit, jumping by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price enjoyed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average import price increased by 104%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, 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 Switzerland ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+8.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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