Cast iron tubes, pipes and hollow profiles market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

In 2018, the German cast iron tubes and pipes market volume stood at 81.1 thousand tonnes, underpinned by urbanization and infrastructure development which stimulated demand for durable piping solutions. The market then contracted over the following two years, declining to 73.1 thousand tonnes in 2019 and 66.4 thousand tonnes in 2020.

A sharp recovery occurred in 2021, with market volume surging to 93.7 thousand tonnes. This expansion coincided with significant growth in the insulation materials market, a signal of heightened construction activity that indirectly boosted demand for pipe products.

After the 2021 peak, the market volume fell to 78.9 thousand tonnes in 2022 and dropped sharply to 45.9 thousand tonnes in 2023. This decline was driven by several factors: the war in Ukraine led to soaring energy prices and higher production costs; elevated prices for key construction materials like steel and concrete restrained building sector demand; and increased competition from lighter, more corrosion-resistant plastic pipes captured market share.

Production cast iron tubes, pipes and hollow profiles in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Germany's production of cast iron tubes, pipes, and hollow profiles declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 136.3 million US dollars, marking a 27.1% decrease compared to 2019. Production fell by 30.8% between 2017 and 2020, which translates to an annualized decline of 11.5%. The peak was reached in 2018 at 219.5 million US dollars, with the largest increase that year of 11.4%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Germany's production of cast iron tubes, pipes, and hollow profiles declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, 88.0 thousand tonnes were produced, representing a 36.7% drop from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 43.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 17.3%. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 162.2 thousand tonnes, with the largest increase that year of 4.4%.

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

Exports cast iron tubes, pipes and hollow profiles from Germany

Exports in kind, K t

Germany's exports of cast iron tubes, pipes, and hollow profiles declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 67.3 thousand tonnes, reflecting a 34.0% decrease compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 43.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -17.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, Switzerland, and Norway were the key export partners for Germany in terms of volume. France accounted for 25.9% of exports, Switzerland for 20.4%, and Norway for 7.7%, together making up 54.0% of total export flows.

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 cast iron tubes, pipes, and hollow profiles declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 95.0 million US dollars, showing a sharp year-on-year decrease of 26.0%. Between 2017 and 2020, exports dropped by 32.1%, with a CAGR of -12.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 149.8 million US dollars, with the largest increase that year of 7.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, Switzerland, and Norway were the main destinations for Germany's exports of cast iron tubes, pipes, and hollow profiles in value terms. France represented 23.6% of exports, Switzerland 21.8%, and Norway 8.5%, collectively accounting for 53.9% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports cast iron tubes, pipes and hollow profiles to Germany

Imports in kind, K t

After two years of decline, Germany's imports of cast iron tubes, pipes, and hollow profiles increased. In 2020, imports reached 45.7 thousand tonnes, up by 26.6% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 22.5%, with a CAGR of 7.0%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 36.0 thousand tonnes, and the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 2.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France and Austria dominated Germany's imports in terms of volume, together accounting for 85.8% of total flows, while other countries had smaller individual shares.

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 imported cast iron tubes, pipes, and hollow profiles valued at 95.0 million US dollars in 2020, showing a modest increase of 3.7% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports rose by 12.7%, with a CAGR of 4.1%. The largest decline was in 2019 at 0.6%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 9.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's imports in value terms were highly concentrated, with France and Austria together accounting for 80.8% of total flows, and other partners making up the remainder.

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

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