Germany: Metal Chain Parts Market 2025

Metal Chain Parts Market Size in Germany

In 2022, the German metal chain parts market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a noticeable descent. Metal chain parts consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Metal Chain Parts Production in Germany

In value terms, metal chain parts production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a perceptible shrinkage. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Metal Chain Parts Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, the amount of parts of chains of iron or steel exported from Germany dropped slightly to X tons, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, exports showed a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, metal chain parts exports fell slightly to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Chile (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of metal chain parts exports from Germany, together accounting for X% of total exports. China, the Netherlands, South Africa, France, Brazil, Mexico, Turkey, the Czech Republic, Austria and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, China ($X), the United States ($X) and South Africa ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for metal chain parts exported from Germany worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. Chile, Mexico, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Italy, Poland, Turkey, Austria and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Mexico, with a CAGR of X%, 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 metal chain parts export price amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Chile ($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 South Africa (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Metal Chain Parts Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, purchases abroad of parts of chains of iron or steel increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, total imports indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, metal chain parts imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), China (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of metal chain parts imports to Germany, together comprising X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, Italy ($X), China ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest metal chain parts suppliers to Germany, together comprising X% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, France, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average metal chain parts import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Slovenia ($X per ton), while the price for Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovenia (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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