Cylinders for calendering and rolling machines market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The market for cylinders for calendering and rolling machines in Germany experienced significant volatility between 2018 and 2024. After a moderate decline to 135.1 million dollars in 2019 and a further drop to 119.2 million dollars in 2020, the market surged by 39% to 165.7 million dollars in 2021. This increase was short-lived, however, as the market value fell by 27.5% to 120.2 million dollars in 2022.

By 2024, the market had contracted further to 88.1 million dollars. This continued decline occurred amid major disruptions to the German machine tool industry, including the near-total collapse of trade with Russia, which severely reduced export opportunities that had been significant since 2018. Concurrently, increasing bureaucratic burdens and challenging political frameworks raised operational costs for manufacturers, pressuring the entire sector.

Technological shifts within the industry, such as growing automation and the expansion of service-based models like the refurbishment and resale of used machinery, also shaped the market environment by emphasizing sustainability and lifecycle efficiency over pure new equipment sales.

Production cylinders for calendering and rolling machines in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Germany's production of cylinders for calendering and rolling machines declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 220.8 million US dollars, marking a modest 7.0% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 5.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.9%. The highest production value was recorded in 2018 at 251.0 million US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 20.2%.

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

Exports cylinders for calendering and rolling machines from Germany

Exports in kind, K unit

Export volumes of cylinders for calendering and rolling machines from Germany fell for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 8 747 thousand units, representing a 15.2% year-over-year decline. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 21.3%, with an average annual decline of 7.7%. The peak export volume was in 2018 at 13 478 thousand units, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 21.3%. The most significant drop occurred in 2019, with a 23.5% decrease.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany exported cylinders for calendering and rolling machines to a wide range of markets. Even the top three destinations—the United States, Italy, and China—collectively accounted for only 33.8% of total export volumes, highlighting the diversified nature of these shipments.

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 export value of cylinders for calendering and rolling machines declined for the second year running. In 2020, exports amounted to 130.0 million US dollars, a 4.3% drop from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 9%, with an average annual decline of 3.1%. The highest export value was recorded in 2018 at 173.0 million US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 21.1%. The most substantial decrease occurred in 2019, with a 21.5% decline.

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

The export structure in value terms from 2017 to 2020 was highly diversified. The top three markets—the United States (13.6% of export value), China (10.3%), and Italy (9.0%)—together accounted for just 32.9% of total exports, with no single country dominating the 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 cylinders for calendering and rolling machines to Germany

Imports in kind, K unit

Germany's import volumes of cylinders for calendering and rolling machines declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 2 255 thousand units, a sharp 32.8% decrease year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports plummeted by 61.4%, with an average annual decline of 27.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's imports of cylinders for calendering and rolling machines in kind were not heavily concentrated. The top three suppliers—Switzerland (27.3% of import volumes), Czechia (9.0%), and Italy (8.3%)—collectively made up only 44.7% of total imports, indicating a broad sourcing base.

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

Germany's import value of cylinders for calendering and rolling machines fell for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 28.4 million US dollars, a 15.0% drop compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 52.4%, with an average annual decline of 21.9%. The peak import value was in 2018 at 61.3 million US dollars, which also saw a modest 2.7% increase. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 45.5% decrease.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Switzerland (35.4% of import value), Austria (9.2%), and the United States (8.9%) were the leading sources for Germany's imports of cylinders for calendering and rolling machines in value terms. Together, they accounted for 53.5% 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