Germany: Network Communications Equipment Market 2025

Network Communications Equipment Market Size in Germany

For the seventh year in a row, the German network communications equipment market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 9.2% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption showed strong growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Network Communications Equipment Production in Germany

In value terms, network communications equipment production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. Network communications equipment production peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Network Communications Equipment Exports

Exports from Germany

After six years of growth, overseas shipments of network communications equipment decreased by -14.9% to X units in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 42% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, network communications equipment exports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +59.2% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports by Country

Poland (X units), France (X units) and the Netherlands (X units) were the main destinations of network communications equipment exports from Germany, together comprising 30% of total exports. Switzerland, Austria, Italy, the UK, Spain, Taiwan (Chinese), Sweden, Belgium, the United States and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 47%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Taiwan (Chinese) (with a CAGR of +30.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for network communications equipment exported from Germany were France ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Poland ($X), together comprising 28% of total exports. Switzerland, Austria, Italy, the UK, the United States, Spain, Denmark, Sweden, Belgium and Taiwan (Chinese) lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 45%.

Among the main countries of destination, Taiwan (Chinese), with a CAGR of +20.1%, recorded 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

In 2022, the average network communications equipment export price amounted to $X per unit, surging by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+6.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Network Communications Equipment Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, the amount of network communications equipment imported into Germany was estimated at X units, stabilizing at the year before. Over the period under review, imports saw prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 94%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, network communications equipment imports rose sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest network communications equipment supplier to Germany, with a 86% share of total imports. Moreover, network communications equipment imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Taiwan (Chinese) (X units), more than tenfold. The Netherlands (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +15.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (+7.5% per year) and the Netherlands (+5.3% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of network communications equipment to Germany, comprising 59% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 4.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at +14.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (+22.2% per year) and the Netherlands (+9.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average network communications equipment import price amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 7.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 7.7%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2020 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 Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per unit), while the price for Vietnam ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+13.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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