Cu tubes and pipes market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the German copper tubes and pipes market experienced notable volatility. Global infrastructure development, particularly in China and India, and the worldwide shift toward clean energy initially supported copper demand. A sharp market expansion occurred in 2021, with volume rising to 113.7 thousand tonnes, coinciding with a rise in the copper price to approximately US$6,800 per tonne, indicating renewed industrial and construction activity.

Following the 2021 peak, the market contracted significantly. By 2024, market volume had fallen to 81.3 thousand tonnes. This decline was driven by announced production cuts from major global copper producers like Anglo American and by energy supply shortages for natural gas and electricity in Germany, which threatened domestic copper production capacity and tightened market supply.

Production copper tubes and pipes in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Germany's copper tubes and pipes production declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 918 million US dollars, marking a 5.6% decrease from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 18%, with a compound annual growth rate of -6.4%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 1,188 million US dollars, which saw a 6.1% increase. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with an 18.1% drop.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Germany's copper tubes and pipes production volume declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, 145.9 thousand tonnes were produced, down by 5.9% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 19.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -7.0%.

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

Exports copper tubes and pipes from Germany

Exports in kind, K t

Copper tubes and pipes exports from Germany declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Germany exported 83.1 thousand tonnes, indicating a 2.6% reduction year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 20%, with a compound annual growth rate of -7.2%.

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

An analysis of exports in kind from 2017 to 2020 shows a broad distribution across many markets. Italy accounted for 16.0% of exports in kind, the United Kingdom for 10.8%, and France for 8.8%. Together, these three countries represented only 35.6% of total flows, with the remaining 64.4% going to other 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

Copper tubes and pipes exports from Germany declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 705.6 million US dollars, marking a 2.8% fall compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 17.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -6.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 889.5 million US dollars, which saw a 4.5% increase. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with an 18.4% drop.

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

During 2017 to 2020, Italy, the United Kingdom, and Czechia were important buyers of copper tubes and pipes from Germany. Italy accounted for 13.0% of exports in value terms, the United Kingdom for 9.7%, and Czechia for 8.8%. Their combined share reached only 31.5% of total exports in value terms, with the remaining 68.5% distributed among many other partners.

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

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

Imports copper tubes and pipes to Germany

Imports in kind, K t

After a two-year increase, copper tubes and pipes imports to Germany declined. In 2020, Germany imported 33.6 thousand tonnes, showing a limited decline of 3.3% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 9.5%, equating to a 3.1% annualized rate. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 34.7 thousand tonnes, which saw a 9.2% increase.

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

In 2017 to 2020, three main markets—Greece, Italy, and Austria—together absorbed 68.4% of total imports in kind of copper tubes and pipes to Germany.

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 a two-year increase, copper tubes and pipes imports to Germany declined. In 2020, Germany imported a total of 300.0 million US dollars worth of copper tubes and pipes, down by 1.3% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 17.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 304.0 million US dollars. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with a 17.8% rise.

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

In 2017 to 2020, three main markets—Greece, Austria, and Italy—together absorbed 63.5% of total imports in value terms of copper tubes and pipes to Germany.

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

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