Cranes and derricks designed for mounting on road vehicles market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the German market for vehicle-mounted cranes saw physical volume decline from 7 170 units to 5 836 units, while market value increased from 283.5 million USD to 326.3 million USD, reflecting a shift towards higher-value equipment.

Market volume recovered to 6 947 units by 2022, with value rising steadily to 409.6 million USD, indicating robust monetary demand during this period.

In 2024, market volume contracted to 5 125 units, yet value remained elevated at 407.2 million USD. This resilience was supported by the introduction of advanced cranes such as the Konecranes Gottwald Generation 6 harbour mobile model and regulatory measures including CO2 pricing and tolls for heavy transporters, which incentivized investment in modern, energy-efficient lifting solutions.

Production cranes and derricks designed for mounting on road vehicles in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Germany's production of cranes and derricks designed for mounting on road vehicles has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, output reached 177.0 million US dollars, marking a 14.5% increase compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 38.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 11.5%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, unit

Production of cranes and derricks designed for mounting on road vehicles in Germany has fallen for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Germany produced 2 203 units, showing a slight decrease of 2.2% from 2019. The highest production level was in 2018, with 2 341 units. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 3.8%, while the biggest increase was in 2018, at 5.0%.

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

Exports cranes and derricks designed for mounting on road vehicles from Germany

Exports in kind, unit

Exports of cranes and derricks designed for mounting on road vehicles from Germany have dropped for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 1 115 units, a significant 15.3% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 16.4%, with an average annual decline of 5.8%. The peak was in 2018, with 1 404 units, and the largest increase that year was 5.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, exports of cranes and derricks designed for mounting on road vehicles from Germany were not heavily concentrated in a few markets. The United Kingdom accounted for 20.1% of exports in kind, France for 12.9%, and Saudi Arabia for 6.7%, together making up only 39.7% of total flows.

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

Exports of cranes and derricks designed for mounting on road vehicles from Germany have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 50.5 million US dollars, down 18.3% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 15.8%, equivalent to an average annual rate of 5.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2018, at 62.6 million US dollars, with the largest increase that year being 4.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the buyer portfolio for cranes and derricks designed for mounting on road vehicles from Germany was diverse. France contributed 16.6% of exports in value terms, the United Kingdom 13.6%, and the United States 8.5%, together accounting for only 38.8% of total exports. Many other countries held smaller but notable shares.

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

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

Imports cranes and derricks designed for mounting on road vehicles to Germany

Imports in kind, unit

Imports of cranes and derricks designed for mounting on road vehicles into Germany have decreased for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 4 748 units, reflecting a sharp 20.5% drop year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 18.4%, with an average annual decline of 6.5%. The peak was in 2018, with 6 233 units, and the largest increase that year was 7.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Austria, Poland, and Italy were the key partners for imports in kind of cranes and derricks designed for mounting on road vehicles into Germany. Austria accounted for 38.4% of imports in kind, Poland for 13.2%, and Italy for 9.2%, together making up 60.8% 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, M $ US

After rising for two years, imports of cranes and derricks designed for mounting on road vehicles into Germany declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 199.8 million US dollars, showing a significant 10.1% decrease from the previous year. Over the period 2017-2020, imports increased by 14.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.7%. The highest value was in 2019, at 222.2 million US dollars, and the largest increase was in 2018, at 13.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Austria, Poland, and Italy remained the main suppliers of cranes and derricks designed for mounting on road vehicles to Germany in value terms. Austria accounted for 44.2% of imports in value terms, Poland for 11.0%, and Italy for 10.1%, together forming 65.3% of total imports.

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

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