Industrial weighing equipment market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2021, the German industrial weighing equipment market experienced notable shifts. Market volume in physical terms rose to 5 889 units in 2019 before dropping to 4 038 units in 2020 due to COVID-19 lockdowns that temporarily reduced new equipment orders. A recovery followed in 2021, with volume reaching 4 827 units, spurred by manufacturers preparing for updated EU-ETS allocation rules that demanded more advanced weighing systems for emissions reporting.

In monetary terms, market value followed a different pattern, declining to $62.3 million in 2019, rising to $82.0 million in 2021, then falling again to $59.4 million in 2022. The latter drop coincided with ongoing industry adjustments to the EU-ETS guidelines, though no single regulatory change directly explained the contraction.

From 2023 onward, the regulatory landscape evolved significantly. The abolition of the 'Verwenderanzeige' registration requirement in 2024 reduced administrative burdens for scale installation, while revised MessEV regulations imposed stricter type-approval and digital-calibration rules. Concurrently, EU packaging labeling mandates and the activation of EU-ETS rules for new market participants drove demand for integrated, high-precision weighing solutions with traceability features.

Production industrial weighing equipment in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Germany's industrial weighing equipment production has declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 166.3 million US dollars, marking a moderate 4.4% decrease compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 54.5%, which translates to an annualized decline rate of 23.1%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, unit

Germany's industrial weighing equipment production has declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, 7,340 units were produced, showing a 2.5% year-over-year drop. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 13.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.8%.

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

Exports industrial weighing equipment from Germany

Exports in kind, unit

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Exports peaked in 2017 and reached their lowest point in 2020, with a 3.2-fold fluctuation between these years. In 2020, shipments from Germany totaled 5,750 units, representing a 10.1% decline from the previous year. The largest decrease occurred in 2018 at 66.3%, while the largest increase was in 2019 at 2.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, exports of industrial weighing equipment from Germany were characterized by a broad spread across markets. China accounted for 13.6% of exports in kind, Austria for 7.5%, and Italy for 6.9%, with these three countries together making up only 28.0% 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

Cross-border shipments of industrial weighing equipment from Germany have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports were recorded at 121.9 million US dollars, which is 10.6% lower than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 21.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 7.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, there was no single dominant market for industrial weighing equipment exports in value terms. The United States accounted for 11.3% of exports, China for 8.5%, and the Netherlands for 5.8%, with these three countries together taking only 25.6% of total exports. Many smaller partners each held modest individual 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 industrial weighing equipment to Germany

Imports in kind, unit

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Import volumes varied 2.5 times from the high in 2017 to the low in 2020. In 2020, Germany's import volume amounted to 2,448 units, equivalent to a steep 48.6% year-over-year drop. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 55.3%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 72.4%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Poland, Canada, and Switzerland remained the key sources for imports in kind. Poland accounted for 25.4% of imports, Canada for 19.1%, and Switzerland for 11.7%, with these three countries together comprising 56.2% 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

After a two-year decline, industrial weighing equipment deliveries to Germany increased. In 2020, imports were recorded at 26.8 million US dollars, amounting to an 8.5% year-over-year uptick. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 34.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 13.0%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 24.7 million US dollars, and the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 24.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Japan, Switzerland, and China accounted for the largest share of imports in value terms. Japan made up 36.7% of imports, Switzerland 24.4%, and China 10.9%, with these three countries together comprising 72.0% 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