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Castors with mountings 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 base metal castors with mountings displayed relative stability in volume around 74 500 t during 2018 and 2019, before contracting to 68 251 t in 2020. A strong recovery phase followed, driving market volume to a peak of 80 064 t by 2022.

This upward trend reversed abruptly in 2023, with consumption falling by over 30% to 55 446 t, and then stabilizing near 55 000 t in 2024. In value terms, the market reached its highest point at $464.5 million in 2021, after which it gradually declined to $424.1 million by the end of the 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 kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Germany
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, 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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, 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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, 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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, 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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, 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 castors with mountings in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Germany's production of castors with mountings declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 434.4 million US dollars, marking a 4.5% decrease from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 5.8%, with an annualized decline of 2.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 495.9 million US dollars, which saw a 7.5% increase. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with an 8.3% drop.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.5%	(8.3%)	(4.5%)	(2.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Germany's production volume of castors with mountings declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, 64,711 tonnes were produced, representing a 9.0% decrease compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production fell by 8%, equating to an annualized decline of 2.8%. The peak was in 2018 with 71,193 tonnes, which saw a modest 1.2% increase.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.2%	(0.2%)	(9.0%)	(2.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports castors with mountings from Germany

Exports in kind, t

Exports of castors with mountings from Germany declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 7,888 tonnes, showing a modest decrease of 5.2% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 11%, with an annualized decline of 3.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.9%)	(5.4%)	(5.2%)	(3.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, exports in kind were distributed across a wide range of partner countries. The Netherlands accounted for 11.4% of exports, Czechia for 7.2%, and France for 7.0%, with these three countries together making up just 25.6% of total flows.

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 export value of castors with mountings declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 111.9 million US dollars, reflecting a modest decrease of 6.1% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 3.6%, with an annualized decline of 1.2%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 123.5 million US dollars, which saw a 6.4% increase.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.4%	(3.5%)	(6.1%)	(1.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Czechia accounted for 11.3% of exports in value terms, the United States for 9.7%, and Switzerland for 6.6%. While notable, their combined share reached only 27.6% of total exports in value terms, indicating no single buyer dominated the market.

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 castors with mountings to Germany

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Germany's imports of castors with mountings totaled 11,428 tonnes, down by 6.2% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 9.2%, with an annualized decline of 3.2%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019, with a 0.5% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.7%)	0.5%	(6.2%)	(3.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, China was the key partner for imports in kind, accounting for 42.2% of the total. Ireland followed with 15.5%, and Italy with 8.4%. Together, these three countries accounted for 66.1% of total import flows.

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 import value of castors with mountings declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 72.8 million US dollars, reflecting a significant decrease of 14.0% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 14%, with an annualized decline of 4.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 89.3 million US dollars, which saw a 5.4% increase.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.4%	(5.1%)	(14.0%)	(4.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China was the primary supplier, accounting for 27.1% of imports in value terms. France followed with 14.3%, and Ireland with 13.7%. Together, these three countries accounted for 55.1% of total imports in value terms.

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