Dies for drawing or extruding metal market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The market for dies for drawing or extruding metal in Germany showed considerable volatility from 2018 to 2024. In physical terms, market volume fell from 2 676 t in 2018 to a low of 2 101 t in 2020, then recovered to 2 461 t in 2021 before easing to 2 356 t in 2024. In value terms, a similar pattern emerged, with the market shrinking from 108.1 million $ US in 2018 to 78.1 million $ US in 2020, rebounding to 97.0 million $ US in 2021, and then declining to 87.7 million $ US in 2024.

By 2024, the market was influenced by specific industry challenges. The German tool machine sector, which encompasses dies for drawing or extruding metal, faced cost pressure, skilled labor shortages, and global economic uncertainties, which contributed to a constrained market environment. The industry's ongoing digitalization and focus on technological innovation provided some support, particularly for applications in climate-neutral production processes.

Production dies for drawing or extruding metal in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Germany's production of dies for drawing or extruding metal declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 94.5 million US dollars, representing a significant drop of 10.6% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 19.2%, which translates to an annualized decline of 6.9%. The peak was reached in 2018 at 118.4 million US dollars. The sharpest decrease occurred in 2019, with a 10.8% fall, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 1.3%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Germany's production of dies for drawing or extruding metal fell for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output totaled 2,027 tonnes, showing a substantial year-on-year decline of 10.9%. From 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 15.7%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 5.5%. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 2,420 tonnes. The largest increase was also in 2018, with a 0.6% rise.

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

Exports dies for drawing or extruding metal from Germany

Exports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Germany's exports of dies for drawing or extruding metal declined. In 2020, exports amounted to 801 tonnes, down by 2.5% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 14.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.6%. The peak was in 2019 at 822 tonnes. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with a 10.3% jump.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's exports of dies for drawing or extruding metal were widely distributed across markets. Austria accounted for 15.9% of exports in kind, the Netherlands for 15.4%, and Belgium for 11.3%. Together, these three countries made up only 42.5% of total flows, indicating a broad spread.

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 dies for drawing or extruding metal declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports were recorded at 55,661 thousand US dollars, a decrease of 6.2% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 2.3%, equating to an annualized decline of 0.8%. The highest value was in 2018 at 62,795 thousand US dollars. The largest increase was also in 2018, with a 10.3% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Austria was the largest buyer of dies for drawing or extruding metal from Germany in value terms, accounting for 12.9% of exports, followed by the Netherlands at 9.8% and Switzerland at 9.1%. However, even combined, these three countries represented just 31.9% of total exports in value, highlighting a broadly diversified partner base.

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

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

Imports dies for drawing or extruding metal to Germany

Imports in kind, t

Germany's imports of dies for drawing or extruding metal declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 875 tonnes, marking a moderate year-over-year loss of 5.1%. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 22.5%, with a compound annual decline rate of 8.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy was the leading source for Germany's imports of dies for drawing or extruding metal in kind, accounting for 55.1% of imports. The Netherlands followed with 14.4%, and Switzerland with 5.6%. Together, these three countries made up 75.1% 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

Germany's imports of dies for drawing or extruding metal fell for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 39,262 thousand US dollars, which is 11.3% lower than in 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 14.3%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 5.0%. The peak was in 2018 at 52,425 thousand US dollars. The sharpest drop occurred in 2019, with a 15.6% fall, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 14.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy was the top supplier of dies for drawing or extruding metal to Germany in value terms, accounting for 25.9% of imports. The United States followed with 12.9%, and the Netherlands with 11.5%. Their combined share reached 50.4% of total imports in value.

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

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