Hydraulic presses for metal market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2021, the German market for hydraulic presses underwent a significant contraction. The market size fell from 247 million US dollars in 2018 to 168 million in 2019, then further to 107 million in 2020, before a modest rebound to 117 million in 2021. The initial year saw support from ongoing investments in manufacturing and energy industries, as well as the development of specialized presses for automotive and defense applications, such as a 1,000-ton custom press for the US Army and a 250-ton press for the automotive sector.

In 2024, industry developments indicated a shift towards capacity expansion and technological modernization. SVAB planned a move to a new plant in Åsbro, Germany, aiming to double production capacity and invest in sustainable technologies. Market trends highlighted increased integration of energy-efficient systems and automation, with 38% of new hydraulic presses equipped with variable frequency drives and smart controls, alongside the introduction of hybrid and servo-controlled presses for enhanced precision in automotive and aerospace applications.

Production hydraulic presses for metal in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Germany's production of hydraulic presses for metal has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 231.2 million US dollars, marking a sharp 36.4% drop compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 43.9%, with an average annual decline of 17.5%.

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

Exports hydraulic presses for metal from Germany

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Germany exported 13,694 tonnes of hydraulic presses for metal, a solid 17.1% decrease from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports declined by 2.7%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 0.9%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 16,510 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 19.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's exports of hydraulic presses for metal were relatively evenly distributed among various countries. The top three destinations—the United States (16.3% of exports in kind), China (14.5%), and Turkey (7.9%)—together accounted for only 38.7% 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

After a two-year increase, Germany's exports of hydraulic presses for metal declined in 2020, totaling 178.3 million US dollars. This represented an intense 25.2% fall compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 22%, with an average annual decline of 7.9%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 238.4 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 2.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany's export market for hydraulic presses for metal was broad and diverse. The top three buyers—China (21.0% of exports in value terms), the United States (20.5%), and Austria (4.7%)—together contributed only 46.1% of total export value, while many other countries held smaller but significant shares.

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

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

Imports hydraulic presses for metal to Germany

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Germany imported 5,735 tonnes of hydraulic presses for metal, an intense 29.5% gain from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 4.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.5%. The lowest import volume was in 2019 at 4,427 tonnes, while the highest was in 2018 at 6,982 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 36.6% drop.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China (22.6% of imports in kind), Italy (20.3%), and Spain (15.1%) led Germany's import structure for hydraulic presses for metal, together representing 58.1% 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, M $ US

In 2020, Germany's imports of hydraulic presses for metal stood at 53.8 million US dollars, reflecting a notable 23.3% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports rose by 2.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 0.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 43.7 million US dollars, while the highest was in 2018 at 68.9 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 36.6% drop, and the largest increase was in 2018 with a 31.3% rise.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany's imports of hydraulic presses for metal in value terms were spread across many countries. Italy (21.2% of imports in value terms), Sweden (15.9%), and Switzerland (11.9%) jointly accounted for only 49.0% 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