Germany: Magnetic Media Market 2025

Magnetic Media Market Size in Germany

For the third consecutive year, the German magnetic media market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -1.7% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption saw a pronounced decline. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Magnetic Media Production in Germany

In value terms, magnetic media production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 31% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Magnetic Media Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2021, approx. X units of magnetic media, not recorded, except cards with a magnetic stripe were exported from Germany; picking up by 5.6% on 2020 figures. In general, exports, however, recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 66%. The exports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, magnetic media exports stood at $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 14%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X units), the UK (X units) and France (X units) were the main destinations of magnetic media exports from Germany, with a combined 39% share of total exports. Spain, Switzerland, Poland, the Netherlands, Austria, Italy, Russia, the United States, Singapore and Japan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 40%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Singapore (with a CAGR of +4.9%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for magnetic media exported from Germany were the Czech Republic ($X), France ($X) and the UK ($X), with a combined 44% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of -1.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average magnetic media export price amounted to $X per unit, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a notable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 207% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Austria (+16.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Magnetic Media Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2021, supplies from abroad of magnetic media, not recorded, except cards with a magnetic stripe increased by 2.7% to X units, rising for the fifth consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, recorded a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 14%. Imports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, magnetic media imports expanded to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, faced a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 28%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Japan (X units), the Netherlands (X units) and France (X units) were the main suppliers of magnetic media imports to Germany, with a combined 66% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Australia, the Czech Republic, Poland, Spain, China, the United States, Austria, Italy, Switzerland and the UK, which together accounted for a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +31.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Japan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of magnetic media, not recorded, except cards with a magnetic stripe to Germany, comprising 47% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Japan amounted to -10.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-7.9% per year) and the Netherlands (+5.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average magnetic media import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 128% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 Japan ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+11.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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