Base metal tubular or bifurcated rivets market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The German market for base metal tubular or bifurcated rivets experienced notable volatility between 2018 and 2024. Market size surged to 145.3 million US dollars in 2019, then contracted sharply to 94.4 million US dollars in 2020. A recovery followed in 2021, lifting the market to 118.6 million US dollars, before it gradually settled around 105–106 million US dollars in the subsequent years through 2024.

By 2024, the market was influenced by sustained demand from key industrial sectors such as automotive and aerospace, which drive requirements for high strength and weight reduction. Technological developments in rivet design, particularly for blind and semi-tubular rivets, focused on improving assembly efficiency and joint quality, supporting market activity amid a fragmented competitive landscape.

Production base metal tubular or bifurcated rivets in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Germany's production of base metal tubular or bifurcated rivets declined after two years of growth. In 2019, output reached its peak at 155.7 million US dollars, marking a significant increase of 21.3% from the previous year. However, by 2020, production had fallen sharply to 116.1 million US dollars, representing a steep decline of 25.5% compared to 2019.

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

Exports base metal tubular or bifurcated rivets from Germany

Exports in kind, t

Germany's exports of base metal tubular or bifurcated rivets declined for the second consecutive year. In 2018, exports peaked at 7,841 tonnes, with the largest annual increase of 15.6%. By 2020, exports had dropped to 6,931 tonnes, showing an 11.3% decrease from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 2.2%, equivalent to a compound annual growth rate of 0.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's exports of base metal tubular or bifurcated rivets were geographically dispersed. France accounted for 16.0% of exports in kind, the United Kingdom for 15.0%, and Poland for 8.9%, together making up 39.8% of total flows. The remaining 60.2% was distributed among a wide range of other destinations.

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 base metal tubular or bifurcated rivets declined for the second year in a row. In 2018, exports reached their highest value at 120.6 million US dollars, with the largest annual increase of 21.4%. By 2020, exports had fallen to 107.9 million US dollars, a decrease of 7.7% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 8.6%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 2.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, no single market dominated Germany's exports of base metal tubular or bifurcated rivets in value terms. The United Kingdom accounted for 13.1% of exports, France for 11.7%, and China for 8.9%, together representing 33.7% of total export value. Many smaller partners each held modest individual shares.

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

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

Imports base metal tubular or bifurcated rivets to Germany

Imports in kind, t

Germany's imports of base metal tubular or bifurcated rivets declined after two years of increase. In 2018, imports saw the largest annual rise of 9.8%. By 2019, imports peaked at 9,487 tonnes, but in 2020, they dropped to 7,492 tonnes, a decrease of 21.0% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 11%, with a compound annual decline rate of 3.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China was the leading source for Germany's imports of base metal tubular or bifurcated rivets in kind, accounting for 32.5% of imports. France followed with 20.6%, and the United Kingdom with 11.4%. Together, these three countries represented 64.5% 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 base metal tubular or bifurcated rivets fell after two years of growth. In 2018, imports recorded the largest annual increase of 11.6%. By 2019, imports reached their maximum at 106.5 million US dollars, but in 2020, they declined to 86.2 million US dollars, a drop of 19.0% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 8.4%, with a compound annual decline rate of 2.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, France was the top source for Germany's imports of base metal tubular or bifurcated rivets in value terms, accounting for 26.9% of imports. China contributed 16.4%, and the United States 15.6%. Together, these three countries absorbed 58.9% of total import value, making them the main suppliers.

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

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