Germany: Sheet Piling Market 2025

Sheet Piling Market Size in Germany

The German sheet piling market dropped to $X in 2021, waning by -3.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw buoyant growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Sheet Piling Production in Germany

In value terms, sheet piling production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +19.9% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 54%. Sheet piling production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Sheet Piling Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2021, the amount of sheet piling, shapes and sections (of iron or steel) exported from Germany expanded to X tons, with an increase of 4.2% on the previous year. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 26% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sheet piling exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 39%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons), France (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of sheet piling exports from Germany, together comprising 42% of total exports. These countries were followed by Poland, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Denmark, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Romania, Hungary and the Czech Republic, which together accounted for a further 42%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Luxembourg (with a CAGR of +66.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Austria ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest markets for sheet piling exported from Germany worldwide, with a combined 38% share of total exports. Poland, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Denmark, the Czech Republic, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Romania and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 41%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Luxembourg, with a CAGR of +54.0%, 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 2021, the average sheet piling export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 11% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+10.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sheet Piling Imports

Imports into Germany

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of sheet piling, shapes and sections (of iron or steel) increased by 36% to X tons in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 52%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sheet piling imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Luxembourg (X tons) constituted the largest sheet piling supplier to Germany, accounting for a 50% share of total imports. Moreover, sheet piling imports from Luxembourg exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Czech Republic (X tons), threefold. Poland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Luxembourg totaled +3.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (+28.1% per year) and Poland (+16.7% per year).

In value terms, Luxembourg ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sheet piling, shapes and sections (of iron or steel) to Germany, comprising 41% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Luxembourg stood at +2.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (+28.2% per year) and Poland (+17.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average sheet piling import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 11% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a mild downturn. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, 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 Switzerland ($X per ton), while the price for Luxembourg ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+8.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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