Conveyor weighing scales market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The conveyor weighing scale market in Germany saw its value contract from 84.5 million USD in 2018 to 55.0 million USD in 2022. This downward trend was accompanied by product innovations, such as Mettler-Toledo's June 2020 launch of a new series of splash-proof checkweighers designed to reduce contamination risks and improve cleaning efficiency in industrial environments.

From 2022 onwards, the market landscape was increasingly defined by automation and digitalization. Key manufacturers like Bizerba and Avery Weigh-Tronix introduced AI-powered labeling scales and IoT-enabled platform scales, aiming to boost accuracy and operational efficiency. These technological shifts were coupled with new legislative demands for supply chain transparency and circular economy compliance, which began to shape market conditions in Germany.

Production conveyor weighing scales in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Germany's production of conveyor weighing scales has declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 88.0 million US dollars, marking a slight decrease of 2.5% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 18.4%, with an average annual decline of 6.6%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, unit

After two years of decline, Germany's production of conveyor weighing scales increased in 2020. The country produced 3 707 units, which represents a 2.1% year-on-year rise. However, over the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 8.5%, with an average annual decline of 2.9%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 3 631 units, which also saw the largest decline of 7.9% that year.

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

Exports conveyor weighing scales from Germany

Exports in kind, unit

Germany's exports of conveyor weighing scales have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 1 858 units, reflecting a significant drop of 10.2% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports plummeted by 86.2%, equating to an average annual decline of 48.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany's exports of conveyor weighing scales in kind were widely dispersed across various countries. China accounted for 11.8% of exports, Austria for 10.4%, and Italy for 8.6%, with these three markets together making up just 30.8% of total flows. The remaining 69.2% was distributed among a broad range of other destinations.

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, K $ US

Germany's exports of conveyor weighing scales in value terms have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 21.185 million US dollars, showing a modest decrease of 2.9% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 30.8%, with an average annual decline of 11.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's exports of conveyor weighing scales in value terms were spread across numerous markets. China represented 6.8% of exports, Italy 6.2%, and Spain 6.2%, with these three countries together accounting for only 19.1% of total flows.

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

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

Imports conveyor weighing scales to Germany

Imports in kind, unit

In 2020, Germany's imports of conveyor weighing scales in kind amounted to 1 140 units, which is 27.1% lower than in 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 46.7%, with an average annual decline of 18.9%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 943 units, which also saw the largest decline of 55.9% that year. In contrast, imports increased by 65.9% in 2019.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Canada, Austria, and China were the three largest sources for Germany's imports of conveyor weighing scales in kind, together accounting for 81.0% of total 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, K $ US

In 2020, Germany's imports of conveyor weighing scales in value terms reached 2.156 million US dollars, representing a sharp decline of 12.4% year-on-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 33.6%, with an average annual decline of 12.7%. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 31.0%, while imports increased by 10.0% in 2019.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Canada, Switzerland, and Denmark were consistently the main sources for Germany's imports of conveyor weighing scales in value terms. Canada accounted for 33.5% of imports, Switzerland for 15.3%, and Denmark for 13.7%, with these three countries together making up 62.6% 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