Injection moulding machines market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

At the start of the period, Germany maintained a leading position in the European injection moulding machine market, supported by substantial investments in research and development. However, market volume began to decline from 2019, and in 2020 it fell sharply due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused production constraints and supply chain disruptions. The subsequent recovery in 2021 and 2022 was moderate as pandemic-related challenges continued to exert pressure.

From 2023 onward, the market experienced further contraction driven by a global demand shift favoring Asian manufacturers. Chinese companies such as Haitian and Yizumi achieved double-digit growth, while European suppliers, including German ones, faced declining sales. Simultaneously, the industry adapted to increasing sustainability demands, with collaborations focusing on plastic recycling and the use of recyclates in injection moulding.

Production injection moulding machines in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Production of injection moulding machines in Germany declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 899 million US dollars, representing a 27.2% year-on-year decrease. Production fell by 33.1% between 2017 and 2020, which equates to an annualized rate of 12.5%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 1 488 million US dollars, with the largest increase that year of 10.8%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, unit

Production of injection moulding machines in Germany declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, 5 223 units were produced, reflecting a sharp drop of 28.4% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 34.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 13.1%. The highest output was recorded in 2018 at 8 444 units, with the largest increase that year of 6.0%.

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

Exports injection moulding machines from Germany

Exports in kind, unit

Exports of injection moulding machines from Germany declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports were recorded at 5 275 units, marking a 17.3% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 28.7%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -10.6%.

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

Analysis of exports in kind from 2017 to 2020 shows a broad distribution across many markets. The United States accounted for 14.0% of exports in kind, Poland for 8.3%, and Italy for 7.3%. Together, these three countries represented only 29.6% of total flows, with the remaining 70.4% going to other partners.

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

Export volumes of injection moulding machines from Germany declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Germany exported 778 million US dollars worth of these machines, down by 20.8% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 31.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -12.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, exports in value terms of injection moulding machines from Germany were not concentrated on a few key markets. The United States accounted for 17.9% of exports in value terms, Mexico for 8.7%, and Poland for 7.0%. Collectively, these three countries represented only 33.7% of total flows.

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

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

Imports injection moulding machines to Germany

Imports in kind, unit

Germany's import volume of injection moulding machines declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Germany imported 1 000 units, which is 25.5% lower than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 31.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 12.0%. The peak import volume was recorded in 2018 at 2 605 units, with the largest increase that year of 11.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Austria was the primary supplier of injection moulding machines to Germany, accounting for 35.5% of imports in kind, followed by China at 30.7% and Switzerland at 9.9%. Together, these three countries represented 76.1% of total imports in kind.

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

Imports of injection moulding machines into Germany declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 242 million US dollars, which is 22.5% less than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 23.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 8.5%. The highest import value was recorded in 2018 at 394 million US dollars, with the largest increase that year of 24.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Austria was the main source for imports in value terms of injection moulding machines to Germany, accounting for 58.4% of imports in value terms, followed by Switzerland at 13.0% and China at 10.2%. Together, these three countries formed 81.5% 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