Germany: Semiconductor Device Market 2025

Semiconductor Device Market Size in Germany

The German semiconductor device market rose significantly to $X in 2021, with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +72.2% against 2012 indices. Semiconductor device consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Semiconductor Device Production in Germany

In value terms, semiconductor device production rose remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Semiconductor Device Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2021, approx. X units of semiconductor devices were exported from Germany; surging by 8.5% against 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, semiconductor device exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Denmark (X units), China (X units) and Lithuania (X units) were the main destinations of semiconductor device exports from Germany, together comprising 55% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Lithuania (with a CAGR of +102.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for semiconductor device exported from Germany were China ($X), the United States ($X) and Denmark ($X), together comprising 49% of total exports. The Czech Republic, Hong Kong SAR, Poland, Lithuania, France, Austria, Sweden, Italy, Finland and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Lithuania, with a CAGR of +61.8%, 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

The average semiconductor device export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, rising by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a slight decrease. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Austria (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Semiconductor Device Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2021, approx. X units of semiconductor devices were imported into Germany; picking up by 31% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 47%. Imports peaked at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, semiconductor device imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports posted pronounced growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 71% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X units), the Philippines (X units) and the UK (X units) were the main suppliers of semiconductor device imports to Germany, together comprising 58% of total imports. China, Portugal, the United States, France, Malaysia, Poland, Austria, the Czech Republic, Romania and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Portugal (with a CAGR of +187.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest semiconductor device suppliers to Germany were the Philippines ($X), the UK ($X) and China ($X), with a combined 42% share of total imports. The Netherlands, the United States, Malaysia, France, the Czech Republic, Poland, Portugal, Austria, Romania and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 39%.

Among the main suppliers, Portugal, with a CAGR of +206.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2021, the average semiconductor device import price amounted to $X per unit, rising by 30% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a notable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 53%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+16.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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