Germany: Hand-Held Blow Pipe Market 2024

Hand-Held Blow Pipe Market Size in Germany

In 2021, the German hand-held blow pipe market increased by 21% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, the total consumption indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -22.3% against 2017 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Hand-Held Blow Pipe Production in Germany

In value terms, hand-held blow pipe production rose remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 58%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Hand-Held Blow Pipe Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2021, approx. X units of hand-held blow pipes for soldering, brazing or welding were exported from Germany; surging by 9.6% compared with the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 17%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, hand-held blow pipe exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 16%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

France (X units), Austria (X units) and the Netherlands (X units) were the main destinations of hand-held blow pipe exports from Germany, together comprising 42% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +21.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for hand-held blow pipe exported from Germany were France ($X), Austria ($X) and Switzerland ($X), with a combined 38% share of total exports. The Netherlands, Italy, the Czech Republic, Poland, Belgium, Russia, the UK, Romania, Hungary and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

Slovenia, with a CAGR of +16.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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 hand-held blow pipe export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, increasing by 4.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Italy ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($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 Poland (+7.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Hand-Held Blow Pipe Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2021, purchases abroad of hand-held blow pipes for soldering, brazing or welding increased by 31% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 34%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, hand-held blow pipe imports soared to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 25%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of hand-held blow pipe to Germany, with a 65% share of total imports. Moreover, hand-held blow pipe imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X units), eightfold. France (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at +1.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+11.3% per year) and France (+70.3% per year).

In value terms, Austria ($X), China ($X) and Italy ($X) were the largest hand-held blow pipe suppliers to Germany, together comprising 75% of total imports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, France, Taiwan (Chinese) and Poland, which together accounted for a further 17%.

Among the main suppliers, France, with a CAGR of +39.6%, 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 hand-held blow pipe import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, with a decrease of -5% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 11%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (-1.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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