Germany: Hot-Dipped Metal-Coated Sheet Market 2024

Hot-Dipped Metal-Coated Sheet Market Size in Germany

After two years of decline, the German hot-dipped metal-coated sheet market increased by 40% to $X in 2021. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Hot-Dipped Metal-Coated Sheet Production in Germany

In value terms, hot-dipped metal-coated sheet production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Hot-dipped metal-coated sheet production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Hot-Dipped Metal-Coated Sheet Exports

Exports from Germany

Hot-dipped metal-coated sheet exports from Germany amounted to X tons in 2021, with an increase of 13% compared with 2020 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, hot-dipped metal-coated sheet exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) were the main destinations of hot-dipped metal-coated sheet exports from Germany, together accounting for 39% of total exports. These countries were followed by the Czech Republic, France, the Netherlands, Spain, Slovakia, Italy, the UK, Switzerland, Romania and Austria, which together accounted for a further 49%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of +33.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), Belgium ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for hot-dipped metal-coated sheet exported from Germany worldwide, with a combined 38% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Sweden, France, the Netherlands, Spain, Slovakia, Italy, the UK, Austria, Switzerland and Romania, which together accounted for a further 49%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Romania, with a CAGR of +33.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 hot-dipped metal-coated sheet export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 35% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2021, the highest price was recorded for prices to the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Hot-Dipped Metal-Coated Sheet Imports

Imports into Germany

After three years of decline, overseas purchases of hot-dipped metal-coated sheet increased by 12% to X tons in 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, hot-dipped metal-coated sheet imports soared to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), France (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of hot-dipped metal-coated sheet imports to Germany, with a combined 68% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Italy, Slovakia and Luxembourg lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Slovakia (with a CAGR of +14.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Austria ($X) and France ($X) constituted the largest hot-dipped metal-coated sheet suppliers to Germany, together accounting for 67% of total imports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Italy, Slovakia and Luxembourg, which together accounted for a further 29%.

Among the main suppliers, Slovakia, with a CAGR of +14.0%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

In 2021, the average hot-dipped metal-coated sheet import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 37% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the highest price was recorded for prices from Italy ($X per ton) and Austria ($X per ton), while the price for Slovakia ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+4.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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