Germany: Moulds For Metal Market 2024

Moulds For Metal Market Size in Germany

In 2022, the German moulds for metal market increased by 4.3% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a mild reduction. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Moulds For Metal Production in Germany

In value terms, moulds for metal production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a perceptible setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 9.4%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Moulds For Metal Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, the amount of moulds for metals exported from Germany declined markedly to X tons, with a decrease of -17.2% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 24%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, moulds for metal exports fell sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 26%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main destinations of moulds for metal exports from Germany, together accounting for 49% of total exports. Switzerland, the UK, Slovakia, Poland, China, Sweden, France, the Czech Republic, Turkey and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 39%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Sweden (with a CAGR of +22.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mexico ($X), the United States ($X) and Austria ($X) were the largest markets for moulds for metal exported from Germany worldwide, together comprising 49% of total exports. Switzerland, China, Slovakia, Sweden, Poland, the UK, Turkey, Hungary, the Czech Republic and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 37%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Sweden, with a CAGR of +27.5%, 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 2022, the average moulds for metal export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -2.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a slight slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 6%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Turkey (+5.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Moulds For Metal Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, supplies from abroad of moulds for metals increased by 15% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, moulds for metal imports expanded slightly to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 27%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Italy (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main suppliers of moulds for metal imports to Germany, together accounting for 74% of total imports. Turkey, Croatia, Switzerland, Slovenia, France, Austria, Hungary, Poland, Denmark and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 22%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Slovenia (with a CAGR of +28.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Italy ($X) and Switzerland ($X) were the largest moulds for metal suppliers to Germany, with a combined 64% share of total imports. The Czech Republic, Turkey, Austria, Croatia, France, Slovenia, Hungary, Poland, Romania and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 28%.

Slovenia, with a CAGR of +18.3%, 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

The average moulds for metal import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -10.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 8.4% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per ton), while the price for Croatia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+22.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform