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Circular saw blades 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 circular saw blades showed notable movements between 2019 and 2022. Market volume stood at 5 513 t in 2019, then contracted sharply to 4 040 t in 2020. A sustained recovery followed, with volume rising to 5 260 t in 2021 and climbing further to 6 869 t in 2022, exceeding the pre-drop level.

Domestic production mirrored this pattern, falling to 6 119 t in 2020 before rebounding to 7 837 t in 2022. Import flows, after a dip in 2020, increased through 2022, contributing to the market's expansion. In the later period, the market landscape was shaped by technological advances such as the introduction of diamond-tipped blade series and nanocarbide composites that enhance durability, alongside a clear trend toward demand for environmentally friendly and recycled carbide saw blades.

Germany's strong wood and metal processing industry provided a steady base of demand, although economic pressures in the machinery sector and elevated prices for building materials introduced challenges. Shifting consumer preferences toward sustainability further reinforced the focus on greener product offerings in the market.

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, 2019-2022
    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
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Germany
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2019-2022, t
  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, 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 circular saw blades in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In Germany, the output value of circular saw blades reached 105.7 million US dollars in 2020, marking a significant 17.6% 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	(17.6%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Germany produced 6,119 tonnes of circular saw blades in 2020, which represents a 22.5% decline from 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	(22.5%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports circular saw blades from Germany

Exports in kind, t

Exports of circular saw blades from Germany fell for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 6,707 tonnes, showing a gradual 5.4% drop from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 9.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.4%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 7,751 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with an 8.5% decrease, while the biggest increase was in 2018 at 4.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.2%	(8.5%)	(5.4%)	(3.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany exported circular saw blades to numerous countries. Even the top destinations—the United States, France, and Austria—together accounted for only 29.8% of total exports by volume.

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

The value of circular saw blades exported from Germany declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, export value stood at 173.1 million US dollars, reflecting a slight 1.2% decrease from 2019. The peak value was in 2018 at 187.6 million US dollars. The largest decline was in 2019 with a 6.6% drop, while the biggest increase was also in 2018 at 6.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.6%	(6.6%)	(1.2%)	(0.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, France, Austria, and the United States were key buyers of circular saw blades from Germany, accounting for 9.7%, 9.0%, and 8.6% of export value, respectively. However, their combined share made up just 27.3% of total exports in value terms, with the remaining 72.7% spread across many other trading partners.

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 circular saw blades to Germany

Imports in kind, t

Germany's imports of circular saw blades decreased for the second year in a row. In 2020, import volume reached 4,628 tonnes, indicating a modest 1.8% year-on-year fall. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports dropped by 5.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.0%. The highest import volume was in 2018 at 5,380 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 12.4% decrease, while the biggest increase was in 2018 at 9.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.6%	(12.4%)	(1.8%)	(2.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the main sources for circular saw blade imports to Germany by volume were China, France, and Turkey, contributing 54.0%, 11.2%, and 7.1%, respectively. Together, these three countries represented 72.2% 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

The value of circular saw blades imported into Germany fell for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 88.8 million US dollars, which is 1.7% lower than the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 93.2 million US dollars. The largest decline was in 2019 with a 3.1% decrease, while the biggest increase was in 2018 at 4.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.6%	(3.1%)	(1.7%)	(0.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, China, France, and Japan remained the primary suppliers of circular saw blades to Germany in value terms, accounting for 25.8%, 16.4%, and 12.5% of imports, respectively. Collectively, they formed 54.6% of total import value.

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