Germany: Metal Chain Market 2025

Metal Chain Market Size in Germany

The German metal chain market rose significantly to $X in 2022, picking up by 7.7% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Metal chain consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Metal Chain Production in Germany

In value terms, metal chain production expanded sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 25%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Metal Chain Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, exports of iron or steel chain from Germany contracted to X tons, which is down by -11.7% on 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, metal chain exports rose modestly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Switzerland (X tons), France (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of metal chain exports from Germany, with a combined 33% share of total exports. The Netherlands, Austria, Sweden, Finland, Italy, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Russia, the United States and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 45%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Finland (with a CAGR of +18.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for metal chain exported from Germany were Switzerland ($X), France ($X) and the United States ($X), with a combined 34% share of total exports. Poland, the Netherlands, Italy, Austria, Sweden, Belgium, Spain, Russia, Finland and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

Spain, with a CAGR of +13.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the average metal chain export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Finland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (+5.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Metal Chain Imports

Imports into Germany

For the fifth year in a row, Germany recorded decline in overseas purchases of iron or steel chain, which decreased by -9.1% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a mild shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, metal chain imports reached $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main suppliers of metal chain imports to Germany, with a combined 68% share of total imports. Italy, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Austria and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +7.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Italy ($X) and Turkey ($X) appeared to be the largest metal chain suppliers to Germany, together comprising 62% of total imports.

China, with a CAGR of +8.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average metal chain import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, metal chain import price increased by +63.7% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 22%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+14.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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