Germany: Metal Rivet Market 2025

Metal Rivet Market Size in Germany

In 2022, the German metal rivet market increased by 14% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. Metal rivet consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Metal Rivet Production in Germany

In value terms, metal rivet production rose rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Metal Rivet Exports

Exports from Germany

Metal rivet exports from Germany contracted to X tons in 2022, waning by -10% on 2021 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, metal rivet exports shrank to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 22%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main destinations of metal rivet exports from Germany, with a combined 36% share of total exports. Poland, the Netherlands, Slovakia, Mexico, China, France, Spain, the United States, India and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 51%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +28.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for metal rivet exported from Germany were China ($X), Hungary ($X) and Slovakia ($X), together accounting for 30% of total exports. The Czech Republic, Austria, Poland, the United States, Mexico, France, Spain, the Netherlands, Romania and India lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 53%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +15.8%, 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 metal rivet export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 11%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 the United States (+8.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Metal Rivet Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, overseas purchases of iron or steel rivets increased by 1.7% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +51.9% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 49% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, metal rivet imports rose significantly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 38%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Slovenia (X tons), Italy (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of metal rivet imports to Germany, together comprising 52% of total imports. Switzerland, China, Turkey, Taiwan (Chinese), the UK, Austria, Spain and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 44%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +17.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), the UK ($X) and Switzerland ($X) constituted the largest metal rivet suppliers to Germany, with a combined 41% share of total imports. China, the United States, Slovenia, Turkey, the Netherlands, Taiwan (Chinese), Austria and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 49%.

Turkey, with a CAGR of +21.5%, 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

The average metal rivet import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 5.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 13% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Slovenia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+7.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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