Central heating boiler parts market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The German market for central heating boiler parts expanded from $493.7 million in 2018 to $683.6 million in 2022, driven primarily by regulatory pushes for energy efficiency. The mandatory BAFA heating efficiency label, enforced from 2017 onward, raised demand for certified components, while state subsidy programs like BEG-EM boosted purchases of compatible parts for efficient heating systems. Initial uncertainty around the forthcoming Building Energy Act (GEG) briefly moderated growth in 2019, but the market resumed its upward trajectory as clarity emerged.

Key legislative milestones accelerated the shift toward renewable-ready components. The 2020 GEG amendment set minimum renewable energy shares, spurring development of hybrid boiler modules. Concurrently, the launch of the EU Emissions Trading System for heating installations increased operating costs for fossil-fuel boilers, favoring parts for heat-pump integration. Subsidy rates for heat pumps under BEG-EM in 2021 further stimulated demand for low-temperature system components, contributing to a record market value by 2022.

By 2024, the market adjusted to stricter rules, contracting to $491.3 million. The entry into force of GEG 2024 – requiring new heating systems to use at least 65% renewable energy – compelled manufacturers to redesign parts for hybrid and heat-pump systems. Simultaneously, the enforced replacement obligation for boilers older than 30 years generated steady demand for replacement and modernization components, though overall market value dipped as the industry adapted to the new regulatory landscape and higher EU CO2 prices.

Production central heating boiler parts in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Germany's production of central heating boiler parts has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, output reached 340.7 million US dollars, up 3.7% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 19.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 6.0%.

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

Exports central heating boiler parts from Germany

Exports in kind, t

Germany's exports of central heating boiler parts have fallen for the second consecutive year. In 2020, export volume stood at 16 939 tonnes, a 7.3% decrease year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports dropped by 14.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -5.1%. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 21 110 tonnes, which saw a 6.7% increase. The sharpest decline occurred in 2019, with a 13.4% drop.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's exports of central heating boiler parts were highly diversified by country. Austria accounted for 17.7% of exports in kind, France for 12.5%, and Turkey for 11.7%, totaling 41.8% of all flows. The remaining 58.2% came from a wide range of smaller markets.

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 central heating boiler parts in value terms have declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports were valued at 247.7 million US dollars, down 5.1% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 12.3%, equivalent to an annualized rate of -4.3%. The peak was in 2018 at 315.5 million US dollars, which saw an 11.7% increase. The largest decrease was in 2019, with a 17.3% drop.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom, France, and Belgium were the top buyers of central heating boiler parts from Germany in value terms. The United Kingdom accounted for 18.9% of exports, France for 11.2%, and Belgium for 9.8%, together making up 39.9% of total exports. This highlights a diversified export structure with many other countries contributing significantly.

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

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

Imports central heating boiler parts to Germany

Imports in kind, t

Germany's imports of central heating boiler parts in volume have decreased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 31 729 tonnes, a slight reduction of 2.0% compared to 2019. The highest volume was in 2018 at 33 516 tonnes, which increased by 7.5% from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 3.4% drop.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Slovakia, the Netherlands, and Austria were the main sources for Germany's imports of central heating boiler parts in kind, together accounting for 57.8% 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

After two years of decline, Germany's imports of central heating boiler parts in value terms increased in 2020. Imports reached 413.2 million US dollars, up 4.0% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports overall decreased by 16.1%, with an annualized rate of -5.7%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 397.4 million US dollars, which saw an 18.8% decline.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Slovakia, the Netherlands, and France were the leading sources for Germany's imports of central heating boiler parts in value terms. Slovakia accounted for 29.7% of imports, the Netherlands for 17.8%, and France for 12.8%, totaling 60.2% of all imports.

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

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