Germany: Metallised Yarn Market 2025

Metallised Yarn Market Size in Germany

In 2021, the German metallised yarn market increased by 10% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, consumption continues to indicate a deep downturn. Metallised yarn consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Metallised Yarn Production in Germany

In value terms, metallised yarn production expanded modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 14%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Metallised Yarn Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2021, metallised yarn exports from Germany rose notably to X tons, surging by 12% compared with 2020. Overall, exports, however, showed a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 21%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, metallised yarn exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible slump. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), France (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of metallised yarn exports from Germany, with a combined 36% share of total exports. Poland, Austria, Serbia, Hungary, Switzerland, Portugal, Slovakia, Romania, the Czech Republic and Mexico lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 41%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Mexico (with a CAGR of +17.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for metallised yarn exported from Germany were Serbia ($X), Italy ($X) and Mexico ($X), with a combined 32% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Mexico, with a CAGR of +19.1%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 metallised yarn export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 4.6% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, metallised yarn export price increased by +68.1% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 24% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Serbia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 the Czech Republic (+10.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Metallised Yarn Imports

Imports into Germany

After four years of decline, overseas purchases of metallised yarn and strip increased by 6.8% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 23%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, metallised yarn imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep contraction. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Japan (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of metallised yarn imports to Germany, with a combined 69% share of total imports. Turkey, India, the United States, the Czech Republic, France and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 23%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +31.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Japan ($X), Belgium ($X) and the United States ($X) appeared to be the largest metallised yarn suppliers to Germany, with a combined 63% share of total imports. China, Turkey, France, the Czech Republic, Switzerland and India lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 23%.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +33.8%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average metallised yarn import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 17% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 53%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Switzerland (+22.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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