Germany: Metal-Reinforced Rubber Hose Market 2024

Metal-Reinforced Rubber Hose Market Size in Germany

In 2022, the German metal-reinforced rubber hose market increased by 20% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a strong expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Metal-Reinforced Rubber Hose Production in Germany

In value terms, metal-reinforced rubber hose production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a mild reduction. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Metal-Reinforced Rubber Hose Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, exports of rubber hose reinforced with metal from Germany contracted to X tons, falling by -5.5% compared with 2021. Overall, exports saw a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 40%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, metal-reinforced rubber hose exports fell modestly to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of metal-reinforced rubber hose exports from Germany, with a combined 29% share of total exports. Italy, Spain, Poland, the UK, Turkey, Finland, the Czech Republic, Switzerland, China and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 42%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +9.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Austria ($X) were the largest markets for metal-reinforced rubber hose exported from Germany worldwide, with a combined 27% share of total exports. Italy, Spain, the UK, Poland, Switzerland, Turkey, the Czech Republic, Finland, China and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 43%.

Spain, with a CAGR of +3.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The average metal-reinforced rubber hose export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 1.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 12%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($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 the UK (+1.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Metal-Reinforced Rubber Hose Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, overseas purchases of rubber hose reinforced with metal increased by 7.4% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% 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 +41.5% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 44% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, metal-reinforced rubber hose imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% 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 +55.6% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 48% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Czech Republic (X tons) constituted the largest metal-reinforced rubber hose supplier to Germany, with a 37% share of total imports. Moreover, metal-reinforced rubber hose imports from the Czech Republic exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Italy (X tons), with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Czech Republic amounted to +24.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+8.1% per year) and Italy (-0.8% per year).

In value terms, the largest metal-reinforced rubber hose suppliers to Germany were the Czech Republic ($X), Italy ($X) and Turkey ($X), with a combined 71% share of total imports. Austria, Poland, India, Thailand, China and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 23%.

Thailand, with a CAGR of +40.0%, 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 metal-reinforced rubber hose import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 7.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a mild descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 9.5%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) and Thailand ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+0.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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