Clutches and shaft couplings market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for clutches and shaft couplings in Germany experienced a slight contraction from 32 911 tonnes in 2018 to 31 785 tonnes in 2020. A strong recovery followed, with volume surging to 34 275 tonnes in 2021 and then jumping by over 20% to 41 193 tonnes in 2022.

Growth continued through 2023 and 2024, with the market reaching 43 128 tonnes. This period was characterized by strategic industry moves, including acquisitions by companies like Ringspann and Ruland to expand their product lines and manufacturing capacities for couplings. Concurrently, the introduction of new, smart coupling technologies, such as Mayr Antriebstechnik's advanced models presented in 2024, alongside broader manufacturing advancements, catered to increasing demand for precise and high-performance components.

Production clutches and shaft couplings in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Germany's production of clutches and shaft couplings declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 971 million US dollars, showing a modest 4.3% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 3.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 1,061 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 12.9%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, with a 4.4% drop.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

After two years of growth, Germany's production volume of clutches and shaft couplings fell in 2020. Output totaled 50,526 tonnes, marking a moderate 6.5% reduction from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production increased by 2.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 0.9%. The peak volume was reached in 2019 at 54,051 tonnes, while the largest increase of 8.0% occurred in 2018.

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

Exports clutches and shaft couplings from Germany

Exports in kind, t

Germany exported 28,062 tonnes of clutches and shaft couplings in 2020, representing a significant 11.8% decline from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 11.7%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 4.1%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 31,814 tonnes, which also saw a modest increase of 2.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's exports of clutches and shaft couplings in volume terms were highly diversified. The top three destinations—Czechia (14.9% of exports), China (13.1%), and the United States (13.0%)—together accounted for just 41.0% of total flows. The remaining 59.0% was distributed among numerous smaller partner countries.

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 clutches and shaft couplings declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 733.0 million US dollars, marking a moderate 6.3% decrease from 2019. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 806.0 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 10.4%.

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

During 2017–2020, China (13.4% of exports by value), the United States (11.3%), and Czechia (6.7%) were key buyers of German clutches and shaft couplings. However, their combined share reached only 31.3% of total export value, with the remaining 68.7% spread across many other trading partners.

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

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

Imports clutches and shaft couplings to Germany

Imports in kind, t

Germany's import volume of clutches and shaft couplings fell for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 9,320 tonnes, representing a 7.8% contraction from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 11.2%, with an average annual decline of 3.9%. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 10,910 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 3.9%.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, Czechia (41.6% of imports by volume), China (11.1%), and Italy (11.1%) remained the primary sources for Germany's imports of clutches and shaft couplings. Together, these three countries accounted for 63.8% of total import flows.

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's imports of clutches and shaft couplings declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import value stood at 146.5 million US dollars, down by 12.4% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 8.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.8%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 169.2 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 6.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's import portfolio for clutches and shaft couplings in value terms was quite broad. The top three partners—Czechia (27.3% of imports by value), the United States (10.3%), and Italy (9.5%)—together represented only 47.0% of total flows.

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

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