Band saw blades market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The German band saw blades market held steady at 46.5 million US dollars in both 2018 and 2019, a period when the European market as a whole reported record-high turnover, signaling robust demand and manufacturing activity. This stability was interrupted in 2020 as the market size contracted sharply to 29.0 million US dollars, aligning with a broader onset of declining consumption across Germany and Europe.

A strong recovery followed in 2021, lifting the market to 47.8 million US dollars, and growth continued to a peak of 53.0 million US dollars in 2022. The trend reversed in 2023, with the market size falling back to 31.7 million US dollars.

In 2024, the market expanded again to 41.7 million US dollars. This recovery was underpinned by technological innovations, including the launch of new bimetal band saw blade lines like the PRIMAR® M42 by WIKUS and product diversification from established companies such as L.S. Starrett and Milwaukee Electric Tool. These developments helped stimulate demand, particularly from the automotive industry, which increased its use of specialized blades for component manufacturing and maintenance.

Production band saw blades in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Germany's production of band saw blades declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 212.4 million US dollars, marking a significant 15.3% drop from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 13.5%, with an average annual decline of 4.7%. The highest production value was recorded in 2018 at 262.6 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 6.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, t

After two years of growth, Germany's production of band saw blades declined. In 2020, 9,264 tonnes were produced, down 15.8% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 10.9%, equivalent to an average annual decline of 3.8%. The peak was in 2019 with 10,997 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 3.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports band saw blades from Germany

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Germany exported 9,707 tonnes of band saw blades, a 13.5% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 12.1%, with an average annual decline of 4.2%. The highest export volume was in 2019 at 11,225 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 2.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's export structure for band saw blades was balanced rather than concentrated. The United States accounted for 11.2% of exports, Italy for 9.8%, and China for 9.4%, together making up 30.4% of total flows. Many other countries contributed the remaining 69.6%.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

Germany's exports of band saw blades declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 211.3 million US dollars, a 10.1% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 8.7%, equivalent to an average annual decline of 3.0%. The peak value was in 2018 at 251.4 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 8.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Germany supplied band saw blades to a wide range of markets. Even the largest destinations—Austria, the United States, and Italy—together accounted for only 29.0% of total exports in value terms.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Germany in value, 2017-2020

Imports band saw blades to Germany

Imports in kind, t

Germany's imports of band saw blades declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports stood at 1,234 tonnes, an 18.1% drop from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 9.8%, with an average annual decline of 3.4%. The highest import volume was in 2018 at 1,547 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 13.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Austria contributed 40.9% of Germany's imports of band saw blades in volume, the United States 19.3%, and the United Kingdom 9.8%. Together, these three countries accounted for 70.0% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

Germany's imports of band saw blades declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports were valued at 27.8 million US dollars, down 9.9% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 4.1%, equivalent to an average annual decline of 1.4%. The peak value was in 2018 at 35.3 million US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 21.7%. The largest decrease occurred in 2019 at 12.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Austria was the largest supplier of band saw blades to Germany, accounting for 39.2% of imports in value terms, followed by the United States at 23.4% and the United Kingdom at 9.8%. Together, these three countries made up 72.4% of total imports in value terms.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020