Carbon brushes market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the German carbon brush market underwent notable changes. Production volume grew by 10% in 2018, supported by rising industrial demand and peak international trade activity. By 2019, imports and exports stabilized at a lower level, indicating market consolidation, which aligned with a decrease in market volume. The market volume continued to decline in 2020.

A recovery emerged in 2021, marked by a 13% increase in export value reflecting renewed demand, which contributed to a rise in market volume. This upward trend persisted into 2022.

In 2023, the introduction of silver-graphite composite brushes with approximately 15% longer service life reduced replacement frequency, leading to a temporary drop in market volume. However, 2024 witnessed a sharp rebound to 2 418 t, driven by growing demand from electromobility and wind energy sectors, the entry of new market players, and expanded production capacity investments.

Production carbon brushes in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Germany's carbon brush production has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 63 444 thousand US dollars, marking a 10.7% decrease from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 33.9%, with an average annual decline of 12.9%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Germany's carbon brush production volume has dropped for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 1 914 tonnes of carbon brushes, which is 5.0% less than in 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 29.4%, translating to an average annual reduction of 10.9%.

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

Exports carbon brushes from Germany

Exports in kind, t

Carbon brush exports from Germany have fallen for the third year running. In 2020, exports amounted to 1 098 tonnes, showing a significant 22.3% drop compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports declined by 41.5%, with an average annual decrease of 16.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany's carbon brush exports were distributed across a wide range of buyers. Italy accounted for 18.1% of exports in volume, France for 13.1%, and Czechia for 10.9%, together making up 42.2% of total exports. Many other countries held smaller but notable shares.

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 carbon brush exports have decreased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports stood at 106.8 million US dollars, reflecting a moderate 9.2% decline from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 21.8%, with an average annual drop of 7.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 142.7 million US dollars, which saw a 4.5% increase. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 17.6% decrease.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's carbon brush exports in value terms were spread among numerous buyers. Italy represented 10.7% of exports, China 9.3%, and the United States 7.4%, together contributing 27.4% of total exports. Many other countries held smaller but significant 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 carbon brushes to Germany

Imports in kind, t

Carbon brush imports into Germany have declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 816 tonnes, which is 37.3% lower than in 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 51.7%, with an average annual reduction of 21.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Austria, Hungary, and Italy remained the primary suppliers of carbon brushes to Germany. Austria accounted for 54.3% of imports in volume, Hungary for 8.2%, and Italy for 6.7%, together forming 69.1% of total imports.

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

Carbon brush imports into Germany have fallen for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import volume was recorded at 51.9 million US dollars, representing a 13.1% decrease from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports declined by 6%, equating to an average annual drop of 2.0%. The peak value was in 2018 at 66.7 million US dollars, which saw a 20.8% increase.

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

Over the period 2017 to 2020, Austria, France, and Hungary were the main sources of carbon brush imports into Germany in value terms. Austria accounted for 28.1% of imports, France for 11.5%, and Hungary for 11.1%, together making up 50.7% of total imports.

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

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