Flexible base metal tubing market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

In 2018, the German market for flexible base metal tubing was supported by robust demand from the construction, automotive, and renewable energy sectors. However, import prices in Europe surged by 83%, affecting cost structures. By 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic caused global supply chain disruptions, leading to delays in imports and production, which contributed to a reduction in market volume to 12,119 t.

Market volume recovered to 13,819 t in 2021, aided by a 39% increase in EU production that improved the availability of tubing in Germany. Growing preference for stainless steel tubes due to corrosion resistance and durability further stimulated demand. In 2022, ongoing supply chain issues caused shortages and price volatility, but investments in sustainable and energy-efficient tubing systems, driven by EU environmental initiatives, supported significant market growth to 17,839 t.

From 2023, major industry players reinforced the market's evolution. Witzenmann GmbH announced a carbon-neutral headquarters, Parker Hannifin expanded production of corrugated stainless steel tubes in Europe, and OmegaFlex Inc. promoted innovative systems with improved sealing. By 2024, stainless steel corrugated tubes held a 47.4% market share in Germany due to high corrosion resistance and compliance with gas and fire safety standards, with demand rising from the automotive, food processing, and heavy industry sectors.

Production flexible base metal tubing in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Germany's output of flexible base metal tubing was valued at 480.1 million US dollars, showing little change compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2020, production decreased by 13.3%, which translates to an annualized rate of 4.6%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Germany produced 17,166 tonnes of flexible base metal tubing, remaining virtually unchanged from 2019. From 2018 to 2020, production fell by 22.5%, equating to an annualized decline of 8.2%.

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

Exports flexible base metal tubing from Germany

Exports in kind, t

Germany's export volume of flexible base metal tubing declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 12,992 tonnes, marking an 18.8% decrease compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 17.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -6.3%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 17,760 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 12.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's exports of flexible base metal tubing in kind were widely distributed across markets. The top three destinations—Czechia (12.0% of exports in kind), Poland (11.9%), and Belgium (9.8%)—together accounted for only 33.7% 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

Germany's exports of flexible base metal tubing in value terms declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 314.5 million US dollars, a decrease of 10.2% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 16.4%, representing an annualized rate of 5.8%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 411.5 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 9.4%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 14.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany traded flexible base metal tubing with numerous countries. Even the largest export destinations—the United States, France, and Czechia—together made up only 25.9% of total exports in value terms.

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

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

Imports flexible base metal tubing to Germany

Imports in kind, t

Germany's import volume of flexible base metal tubing fell for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 7,946 tonnes, an 8.1% contraction compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 11.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.1%. The highest import volume was in 2018 at 9,543 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 5.9%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 9.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main sources for Germany's imports of flexible base metal tubing in kind were Czechia (22.5% of imports in kind), Spain (15.4%), and China (13.8%). Together, these three countries accounted for 51.8% of total import 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

Germany's imports of flexible base metal tubing in value terms declined for the second year running. In 2020, imports stood at 144.8 million US dollars, a slight reduction of 2.1% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 2.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -0.8%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 167.6 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 13.1%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with an 11.8% drop.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany's imports of flexible base metal tubing in value terms were spread across many countries. The top three sources—Czechia (23.6% of imports in value terms), Spain (14.5%), and China (8.7%)—jointly accounted for only 46.8% 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