Horizontal lathes for removing metal market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The German market for horizontal lathes for removing metal started strong in 2018, reaching 9 043 units, bolstered by rising demand for CNC lathes due to their advantages in production speed, safety, and accuracy, alongside the introduction of IoT-enabled machines that enhanced operational efficiency.

After declining to 5 789 units in 2020, market volume recovered to 7 811 units by 2022, supported by stable production and foreign trade development for lathes. By 2023, the physical volume fell to 3 643 units, yet the market value grew to $811 million, reflecting a shift toward more advanced, energy-efficient models with improved servomotors and recycling-optimized processes.

In 2024, the market contracted to 3 275 units ($630 million) as economic challenges and a shortage of skilled labor in the machinery sector dampened activity, despite sustained demand for precision components in automotive, aerospace, and heavy machinery industries.

Production horizontal lathes for removing metal in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Germany's production of horizontal lathes for metal removal declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 672 million US dollars, marking a 3.5% decrease compared to 2019. Production peaked in 2018 at 1,157 million US dollars, which represented a 24.6% increase from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 27.6%, translating to an average annual decline of 10.2%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, unit

In 2020, Germany produced 2,302 units of horizontal lathes for metal removal, a 1.7% increase compared to 2019. However, from 2017 to 2020, overall production decreased by 46.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -18.9%.

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

Exports horizontal lathes for removing metal from Germany

Exports in kind, unit

Germany's exports of horizontal lathes for metal removal increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 6,352 units, which remained stable compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 18.6%, equating to an average annual increase of 5.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the export structure for horizontal lathes for metal removal from Germany was fragmented. Poland accounted for 10.1% of exports in kind, Italy for 6.8%, and Switzerland for 6.8%, with these three countries together making up only 23.7% of total flows, and no single country holding a dominant share.

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 horizontal lathes for metal removal in value terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 560.2 million US dollars, a sharp 27.2% drop compared to the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 793.5 million US dollars, which saw a 20.4% increase from 2017. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 15%, with a compound annual growth rate of -5.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany supplied horizontal lathes for metal removal to a wide range of markets. China accounted for 14.0% of exports in value terms, the United States for 8.8%, and France for 7.8%, with these three countries together representing 30.6% of total exports. The remaining 69.4% was distributed among many smaller destinations.

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

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

Imports horizontal lathes for removing metal to Germany

Imports in kind, unit

In 2020, Germany's import volume of horizontal lathes for metal removal amounted to 9,839 units, a significant 18.6% decrease compared to 2019. Imports peaked in 2019 at 12,087 units, which was a 19.4% increase from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 5.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main sources for Germany's imports of horizontal lathes for metal removal in kind were China, accounting for 54.3% of imports, South Korea for 10.2%, and Japan for 8.1%. Together, these three countries represented 72.5% 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 horizontal lathes for metal removal in value terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 299.9 million US dollars, a substantial 47.1% drop compared to 2019. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 619.1 million US dollars, which marked a 23.4% increase from 2017. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 40.2%, equating to an average annual decline of 15.8%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Japan was the leading partner for Germany's imports of horizontal lathes for metal removal in value terms, accounting for 25.0% of imports, followed by South Korea at 19.3% and Italy at 9.4%. These three countries together represented 53.7% of total import flows.

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

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