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Brakes and servo-brakes market in Germany

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The German market for brakes and servo-brakes experienced a sharp contraction in 2020, falling to 3 792 M $ US, before entering a recovery phase. From 2021 to 2024, market size grew consistently, reaching 5 221 M $ US by the end of the period. The most pronounced expansion occurred between 2022 and 2024, with the market increasing by 19%.

Technological progress in braking systems, particularly the integration of electronic and hydraulic components, stimulated demand for advanced solutions and supported market growth from 2022 onward. Germany's position as a leading global exporter, with overseas sales around 4.8 billion dollars in 2022, underscored the sector's strong industrial production and international competitiveness. Subsequent years were shaped by evolving global supply chains and ongoing innovation, which maintained high market dynamism.

Domestic production mirrored the market's trajectory, rebounding from the 2020 downturn to reach 5 872 M $ US in 2024. This parallel recovery highlights the overall resilience of the German brakes and servo-brakes industry throughout the observed period.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In value
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2019-2022, 2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2019-2022, 2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Germany
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2019-2022, 2024, M unit
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2019-2022, 2024, M $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, M unit
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production brakes and servo-brakes in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Germany's output of brakes and servo-brakes was valued at 4 559 million US dollars, marking a 23.2% decrease compared to the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	(23.2%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports brakes and servo-brakes from Germany

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Germany's volume of brakes and servo-brakes exports reached 601.0 thousand tons, down 19.7% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 20.6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -7.4%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 1.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.9%)	1.8%	(19.7%)	(7.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the export market for brakes and servo-brakes in kind was highly diversified. Sweden accounted for 12.4% of exports, Poland for 11.5%, and France for 8.9%, together making up just 32.8% of total flows. The remaining 67.2% was distributed among numerous other countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Germany's exports of brakes and servo-brakes in value terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 3 828 million US dollars, a 16.7% drop from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 19.1%, with a CAGR of -6.8%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 4 841 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 2.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.3%	(5.1%)	(16.7%)	(6.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the partner landscape for exports in value terms was broad. Poland contributed 7.9% of exports, France 7.7%, and the United States 7.5%, together forming only 23.1% of total flows. A substantial 76.9% was supplied to or from many other countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports brakes and servo-brakes to Germany

Imports in kind, K t

Germany's volume of brakes and servo-brakes imports fell for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 692.5 thousand tons, an 8.3% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports dropped by 11.3%, with a CAGR of -3.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.9%)	(2.4%)	(8.3%)	(3.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China, Italy, and Czechia were the main suppliers of brakes and servo-brakes to Germany in kind. China accounted for 21.2% of imports, Italy for 14.8%, and Czechia for 14.5%, jointly making up 50.5% of total imports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Germany's imports of brakes and servo-brakes in value terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 3 061 million US dollars, a significant reduction of 12.5% compared to the prior year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 17.9%, with a CAGR of -6.4%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 3 811 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 2.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.1%	(8.2%)	(12.5%)	(6.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the market base for imports in value terms was extensive. Czechia accounted for 20.1% of imports, Italy for 16.8%, and Poland for 13.1%, together representing just 49.9% of total flows. The remaining 50.1% was shared by numerous other countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io