Germany: Market for Rubber-to-Metal and Moulded Articles 2024

Market Size for Rubber-to-Metal and Moulded Articles in Germany

In 2021, the German rubber-to-metal and moulded article market increased by 17% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, recorded a pronounced decrease. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Rubber-to-Metal and Moulded Articles in Germany

In value terms, rubber-to-metal and moulded article production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a perceptible reduction. Rubber-to-metal and moulded article production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Rubber-to-Metal and Moulded Articles

Exports from Germany

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of rubber-to-metal and moulded articles, when their volume increased by 9.3% to X tons. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, rubber-to-metal and moulded article exports reached $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), France (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main destinations of rubber-to-metal and moulded article exports from Germany, together comprising 25% of total exports. These countries were followed by Poland, the UK, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Italy, Austria, Hungary, Belgium, Sweden and Slovakia, which together accounted 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 Italy (with a CAGR of +4.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for rubber-to-metal and moulded article exported from Germany were China ($X), the United States ($X) and France ($X), with a combined 29% share of total exports.

China, with a CAGR of +5.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination 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 rubber-to-metal and moulded article export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 2.3% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 9% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

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 China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 France (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Rubber-to-Metal and Moulded Articles

Imports into Germany

After two years of decline, purchases abroad of rubber-to-metal and moulded articles increased by 19% to X tons in 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, rubber-to-metal and moulded article imports surged to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of rubber-to-metal and moulded article imports to Germany, together comprising 47% of total imports. These countries were followed by the Czech Republic, India, France, Slovakia, Spain, Italy, Romania, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Hungary, which together accounted for a further 40%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +18.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), China ($X) and Turkey ($X) appeared to be the largest rubber-to-metal and moulded article suppliers to Germany, with a combined 32% share of total imports. The Czech Republic, France, Italy, Slovakia, India, Spain, the Netherlands, Hungary, Romania and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 45%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +12.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2021, the average rubber-to-metal and moulded article import price amounted to $X per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a mild shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 6.3%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 France ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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