Flexible iron or steel tubing market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The German flexible iron or steel tubing market experienced initial growth supported by stricter legislative safety requirements in the construction and industrial sectors, which boosted demand for certified products. This trend was interrupted in 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic and global supply chain disruptions caused a sharp contraction in market volume to 12 481 t. A recovery followed in 2021, driven by significant investments in industrial automation and the introduction of new product lines with improved materials, lifting the market to 13 574 t.

Market volume surged to 17 216 t in 2022, fueled by government infrastructure investments and rising energy-efficiency standards that increased demand for durable tubing. Despite the emergence of new demand segments such as hydrogen and gas applications, the market slightly contracted in 2023. By 2024, market volume fell to 10 598 t.

Production flexible iron or steel tubing in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Germany's production of flexible iron or steel tubing declined after two years of growth. In 2019, output reached its peak at 543.3 million US dollars, but then fell by 12.0% in 2020 to 478.3 million US dollars. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 5.3%, which translates to an average annual decline of 1.8%. The largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2018, at 7.1%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Germany's production of flexible iron or steel tubing declined for the second year in a row. In 2018, output peaked at 21 710 tonnes, but then dropped by 19.0% in 2020 to 17 125 tonnes. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 14.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -5.1%. The largest increase was recorded in 2018, at 8.3%.

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

Exports flexible iron or steel tubing from Germany

Exports in kind, t

Germany's exports of flexible iron or steel tubing declined for the second consecutive year. In 2018, export volume reached its highest point at 14 994 tonnes, but then fell by 16.8% in 2020 to 11 129 tonnes. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 15.6%, equivalent to an average annual decline of 5.5%. The largest increase occurred in 2018, at 13.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the largest buyers of flexible iron or steel tubing from Germany were Czechia, Poland, and Belgium, accounting for 13.9%, 11.6%, and 11.3% of exports in kind, respectively. However, their combined share was only 36.8% of total exports, indicating a diversified market structure with many other countries involved.

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 iron or steel tubing declined for the second year in a row. In 2018, export value peaked at 357.1 million US dollars, but then dropped by 10.8% in 2020 to 269.1 million US dollars. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 17%, with a compound annual growth rate of -6.0%. The largest decline was in 2019, at 15.5%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, at 10.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the export market in value terms was broad, with the United States, Czechia, and France as the top destinations, accounting for 9.1%, 8.8%, and 8.1% of exports, respectively. Together, they made up just 26.1% of total flows, while the remaining 73.9% was distributed among numerous other countries.

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 iron or steel tubing to Germany

Imports in kind, t

Germany's imports of flexible iron or steel tubing declined for the second consecutive year. In 2018, import volume reached its maximum at 7 963 tonnes, but then decreased by 11.6% in 2020 to 6 485 tonnes. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 13.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -4.7%. The largest increase was recorded in 2018, at 6.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main sources of flexible iron or steel tubing imports to Germany were Czechia, Spain, and China, contributing 26.0%, 18.2%, and 15.3% of imports in kind, respectively. Together, they accounted for 59.5% of total imports, highlighting their dominant role in Germany's supply structure.

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 iron or steel tubing declined for the second year in a row. In 2018, import value peaked at 139.3 million US dollars, but then fell by 4.4% in 2020 to 117.3 million US dollars. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 6.5%, equivalent to an average annual decline of 2.2%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 11.9%, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 11.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the largest suppliers of flexible iron or steel tubing to Germany in value terms were Czechia, Spain, and China, accounting for 27.3%, 17.2%, and 9.7% of imports, respectively. Together, they formed 54.2% of total imports, underscoring their significant share in Germany's import market.

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

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