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Conveyor belts market in Germany

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The conveyor belt market in Germany contracted from 39 140 tons in 2018 to 31 967 tons in 2020, then recovered to 36 239 tons by 2022. In value terms, it fell from 114.6 million US dollars to 77.0 million dollars over the two-year decline, before rebounding to 100.1 million dollars in 2022.

In 2024, market volume dropped sharply to 25 989 tons, with the market value reaching 42.7 million US dollars. The year was marked by the merger of TIP TOP Vulkanisiertechnik and Hempel Industrievulkanisation into REMA TIP TOP Süd GmbH, and ContiTech launched new environmentally friendly conveyor belts offering reduced environmental impact and increased durability.

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, 2018-2022, 2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2022, 2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2022, 2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2022, 2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Germany
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2022, 2024, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2022, 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 conveyor belts in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Germany's conveyor belt production declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 181.2 million US dollars, marking a substantial decrease of 11.7% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 13.4%, with an annualized decline of 4.7%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 232.0 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 10.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.9%	(11.6%)	(11.7%)	(4.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Germany's conveyor belt production volume declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, 33,596 tonnes were produced, representing a strong decrease of 13.2% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production dropped by 27.8%, equating to an annualized decline of 10.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.9%)	(16.0%)	(13.2%)	(10.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports conveyor belts from Germany

Exports in kind, t

Germany's conveyor belt exports declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 22,498 tonnes, showing a strong decline of 14.0% compared to the prior year. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 30.4%, with an annualized decline of 11.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.1%)	(17.3%)	(14.0%)	(11.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Chile, Iran, and Ukraine were among the largest buyers of conveyor belts from Germany, accounting for 15.7%, 4.4%, and 3.8% of exports in kind, respectively. However, their combined share was just 23.9% of total exports, indicating a broadly diversified partner base.

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

Germany's conveyor belt exports declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, export volume amounted to 204.9 million US dollars, equivalent to a loss of 8.1% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 11.4%, with an annualized decline of 4.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 245.5 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 6.1%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 9.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.1%	(9.2%)	(8.1%)	(4.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017 to 2020, Chile, the United States, and France were important buyers of conveyor belts from Germany, representing 11.8%, 5.2%, and 4.2% of exports in value terms, respectively. Their combined share reached only 21.2% of total exports, with the remaining 78.8% distributed among many other 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 conveyor belts to Germany

Imports in kind, t

Germany's conveyor belt import volume declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 20,869 tonnes, constituting a limited drop of 7.7% year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 10.1%, with an annualized decline of 3.5%. The peak volume was recorded in 2018 at 24,669 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 6.3%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 8.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.3%	(8.3%)	(7.7%)	(3.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

In 2017 to 2020, Hungary, China, and the Netherlands accounted for the largest share of imports in kind, with 23.8%, 17.6%, and 17.1%, respectively. Together, they comprised 58.5% 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

Germany's conveyor belt imports declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 100.7 million US dollars, indicating a drop of 6.7% compared with 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 13.5%, with an annualized decline of 4.7%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 128.0 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 10.0%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 15.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.0%	(15.7%)	(6.7%)	(4.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, conveyor belts were imported to Germany from many countries. Even the largest destinations—the Netherlands, Hungary, and China—together represented only 48.3% of total imports in value terms.

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