Germany: Metal Stud-Link Chain Market 2025

Metal Stud-Link Chain Market Size in Germany

In 2021, the German metal stud-link chain market decreased by -97.4% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption showed a precipitous setback. Metal stud-link chain consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Metal Stud-Link Chain Production in Germany

In value terms, metal stud-link chain production dropped 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 2018 when the production volume increased by 5.7% against the previous year. Metal stud-link chain production peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Metal Stud-Link Chain Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2021, shipments abroad of iron/steel stud-link chain increased by 73% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 90% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, metal stud-link chain exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 120%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for metal stud-link chain exports from Germany, with a 36% share of total exports. Moreover, metal stud-link chain exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Australia (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Turkey (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK stood at +19.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Australia (+34.8% per year) and Turkey (+12.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for metal stud-link chain exported from Germany were the UK ($X), Australia ($X) and Turkey ($X), with a combined 73% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Australia, with a CAGR of +53.2%, 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

In 2021, the average metal stud-link chain export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 4.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, metal stud-link chain export price increased by +109.4% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lithuania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Australia (+13.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Metal Stud-Link Chain Imports

Imports into Germany

Metal stud-link chain imports into Germany declined remarkably to X tons in 2021, waning by -47.4% against the year before. Overall, imports faced a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, metal stud-link chain imports shrank remarkably to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 54% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of metal stud-link chain imports to Germany, with a combined 89% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Austria and Switzerland, which together accounted for a further 10%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Switzerland (with a CAGR of +41.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, China ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the largest metal stud-link chain suppliers to Germany, with a combined 81% share of total imports. Austria, the Netherlands and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 15%.

Switzerland, with a CAGR of +8.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average metal stud-link chain import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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