Germany: Public Works Machinery Market 2025

Public Works Machinery Market Size in Germany

In 2021, the German public works machinery market increased by 4.2% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% 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 increased by +21.9% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Public Works Machinery Production in Germany

In value terms, public works machinery production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 20%. Public works machinery production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Public Works Machinery Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2021, overseas shipments of machinery for public works and building were finally on the rise to reach X units after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 25%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, public works machinery exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units) was the main destination for public works machinery exports from Germany, accounting for a 22% share of total exports. Moreover, public works machinery exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Russia (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by France (X units), with a 6.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States stood at +8.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (-5.9% per year) and France (+4.4% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for machinery for public works and building exports from Germany, comprising 22% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Russia ($X), with a 7.1% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 6.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States totaled +9.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (-5.0% per year) and France (+5.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average public works machinery export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, with an increase of 5.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a slight expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 19% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2018 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Turkey ($X per unit) and Australia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to India ($X per unit) and the United States ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Australia (+1.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Public Works Machinery Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2021, public works machinery imports into Germany soared to X units, jumping by 22% against the previous year. In general, total imports indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -9.6% against 2019 indices. Imports peaked at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, public works machinery imports rose remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Netherlands (X units) constituted the largest supplier of public works machinery to Germany, with a 27% share of total imports. Moreover, public works machinery imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X units), threefold. Italy (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 9.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands stood at +38.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+14.0% per year) and Italy (+3.0% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of machinery for public works and building to Germany, comprising 27% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 9.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands stood at +31.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+8.5% per year) and Italy (-2.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average public works machinery import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, falling by -8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were the Netherlands ($X per unit) and Italy ($X per unit), while the price for Switzerland ($X per unit) and Denmark ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (-4.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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