Continuous-action elevators and conveyors for goods or materials market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2019, the market size for continuous-action elevators and conveyors in Germany increased, driven by the country's strong manufacturing base and a growing emphasis on automation across industries. Strict workplace safety and environmental regulations further stimulated investments in conveyor technology, supporting market expansion.

After a contraction in 2020, the market rebounded strongly by 2022, coinciding with a reported 10.25% rise in revenue for the German conveyor technology sector to 1.8 billion euro, which indicated renewed demand and investment in the industry.

Despite a slight decline in 2024, the market continued to be influenced by new federal support programs for energy-efficient and climate-friendly technologies, as well as heightened investments in digitalizing and automating conveyor systems to enhance production efficiency.

Production continuous conveyors for goods or materials in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Germany's production of continuous-action elevators and conveyors for goods or materials experienced a decline in 2020, following two years of growth. Output was valued at 3 390 million US dollars, down 6.9% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production increased by 4.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.5%. The highest production value was recorded in 2019 at 3 642 million US dollars, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 11.2%.

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

Exports continuous conveyors for goods or materials from Germany

Exports in kind, K unit

The export market for continuous-action elevators and conveyors for goods or materials from Germany showed significant volatility during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 21 thousand units, then surged to a peak of 38 065 thousand units in 2019, representing an extraordinary increase of 184,721.9%. In 2020, exports declined to 30 683 thousand units, down 19.4% from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 99.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

From 2017 to 2020, Russia, the United States, and France were significant buyers of German continuous-action elevators and conveyors for goods or materials, accounting for 8.1%, 7.8%, and 7.2% of exports in kind respectively. However, their combined share represented only 23.1% of total exports, with the remaining 76.9% distributed among numerous other trading partners.

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 continuous-action elevators and conveyors for goods or materials declined for the second consecutive year in 2020, reaching 1 775 million US dollars, a reduction of 5.9% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 2.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.9%. The highest export value was recorded in 2018 at 1 898 million US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase at 9.6%.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, the United States, China, and Poland were notable buyers of German continuous-action elevators and conveyors for goods or materials in value terms, accounting for 10.4%, 6.7%, and 6.6% of exports respectively. Their combined share reached 23.7% of total export value, indicating that no single country dominated Germany's export market for these products.

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

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

Imports continuous conveyors for goods or materials to Germany

Imports in kind, K unit

Germany's imports of continuous-action elevators and conveyors for goods or materials declined for the third consecutive year in 2020, falling to just 0.2 thousand units. This represented a complete reduction of 100.0% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 100%, with a compound annual decline rate of 97.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Poland, and Austria were the primary sources for Germany's imports of continuous-action elevators and conveyors for goods or materials in kind, accounting for 36.5%, 22.3%, and 9.8% respectively. Together, these three countries represented 68.6% of total import flows in this category.

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 growth, Germany's imports of continuous-action elevators and conveyors for goods or materials declined in 2020, reaching 529 million US dollars. This represented a moderate reduction of 9.1% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 3.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.0%. The highest import value was recorded in 2019 at 582 million US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase at 7.3%.

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

The geographical composition of Germany's imports of continuous-action elevators and conveyors for goods or materials in value terms was quite dispersed from 2017 to 2020. Austria, the Netherlands, and Poland were the leading sources, accounting for 22.9%, 10.6%, and 8.5% respectively. However, their combined share represented only 41.9% of total import value, with the remaining 58.1% distributed across a wide range of other countries.

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

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