CNC punching or notching machines including combined punching and shearing for working metal market in Spain, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

The Spanish market for CNC punching and notching machines, including combined punching and shearing machines, showed significant volatility between 2018 and 2021. Market size dropped from USD 23.1 million in 2018 to USD 8.0 million in 2020, before recovering to USD 11.0 million in 2021. Production followed a similar pattern, falling from USD 16.4 million to USD 8.5 million over 2018-2020, then rising to USD 12.1 million in 2021. In 2018, Industrias Jacinto Herrero invested in a new combined laser cutting and punching machine with numerical control, enhancing production capacity and flexibility for short-series orders, reflecting technological adaptation in the transitioning market, particularly in Spain's automotive sector.

Technological advancements continued to emerge in the Spanish market, with the 2024 launch of TP turret punching machines featuring improved hydraulic systems and automatic indexing stations, as well as machines with punching force up to 500 kN capable of processing thick steel, highlighting ongoing evolution in CNC machinery capabilities.

Production CNC punching and notching machines in Spain

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Production of CNC punching or notching machines, including combined punching and shearing machines for metalworking, declined in Spain for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 8,543 thousand US dollars, marking a significant drop of 11.4% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 11.6%, which translates to an average annual decline of 4.0%. The highest production value was recorded in 2018 at 16,402 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase that year of 69.6%. The sharpest decline occurred in 2019, when production plummeted by 41.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Spain in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports CNC punching and notching machines from Spain

Exports in kind, t

After two years of decline, exports of CNC punching or notching machines, including combined punching and shearing machines for metalworking, from Spain rebounded. In 2020, export volume reached 322.6 tonnes, up by 60.5% from 2019. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 201.0 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 24.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Portugal, Brazil, and Egypt were the top buyers of CNC punching or notching machines, including combined punching and shearing machines for metalworking, from Spain, accounting for 11.8%, 11.4%, and 7.9% of exports in kind, respectively. However, their combined share was only 31.1% of total exports, indicating a highly diversified market structure.

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

World map of product's exports from Spain in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Following a two-year downturn, exports of CNC punching or notching machines, including combined punching and shearing machines for metalworking, from Spain increased. In 2020, exports were valued at 4,521 thousand US dollars, a sharp rise of 34.8% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, however, exports decreased by 31.6%, averaging an annual decline of 11.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 3,354 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest drop of 43.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the geographical structure of exports in value terms was highly diversified. Portugal, the United States, and Mexico were the leading destinations, accounting for 14.9%, 11.3%, and 10.2% of exports in value, respectively. Together, they made up only 36.4% of total exports, with the remaining 63.6% spread across numerous smaller partner countries.

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

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

Imports CNC punching and notching machines to Spain

Imports in kind, t

Imports of CNC punching or notching machines, including combined punching and shearing machines for metalworking, into Spain fell for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volume stood at 331.6 tonnes, a modest decrease of 4.5% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports dropped by 47.4%, equivalent to an average annual decline of 19.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Brazil, and Italy were consistently the top suppliers of CNC punching or notching machines, including combined punching and shearing machines for metalworking, to Spain in terms of volume. They accounted for 29.6%, 20.6%, and 16.6% of imports in kind, respectively, with their combined share reaching 66.7% of total imports.

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

World map of product's imports to Spain in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Imports of CNC punching or notching machines, including combined punching and shearing machines for metalworking, into Spain declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, import value totaled 3,970 thousand US dollars, a substantial drop of 60.6% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 65.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -29.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 12,613 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 9.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Switzerland, and Italy led as the main suppliers of CNC punching or notching machines, including combined punching and shearing machines for metalworking, to Spain in value terms. They accounted for 46.8%, 13.9%, and 11.9% of imports in value, respectively, with their combined share amounting to 72.7% of total imports.

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

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