Iron or steel wire grill, netting and fencing coated with plastic market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The market for plastic-coated iron or steel wire grill, netting and fencing in Germany experienced moderate fluctuations in volume between 2018 and 2021, ranging from 13 600 to 14 300 tons annually. After a peak of 14 354 tons in 2020, volume slipped to 13 834 tons in 2021.

A pronounced downturn began in 2022, with market volume falling sharply to 9 866 tons and then to 7 220 tons in 2023. The decline continued in 2024, with volume reaching 6 982 tons. This period was marked by the publication of the revised EU Industrial Emissions Directive (IED 2.0) in July 2024, which mandates stricter environmental limits and digital compliance for thousands of German industrial plants, including those in the steel and wire mesh sector, increasing operational complexity and costs. Concurrently, producers grappled with significantly higher energy and production expenses, which further pressured market activity.

Production plastic-coated grill, netting and fencing in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In Germany, the production of iron or steel wire grill, netting and fencing coated with plastic has declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 47 366 thousand US dollars, representing an 11.8% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 27.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -10.1%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

After two years of decline, Germany's production of iron or steel wire grill, netting and fencing coated with plastic increased in 2020. That year, 13 626 tonnes were produced, marking a 5.0% gain compared to 2019. However, over the full period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 13.2%, with a CAGR of -4.6%. The lowest output was recorded in 2019 at 12 975 tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 11.0% during this timeframe.

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

Exports plastic-coated grill, netting and fencing from Germany

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Germany exported 4 713 tonnes of iron or steel wire grill, netting and fencing coated with plastic, showing a 25.1% increase year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 24.6%, with a CAGR of 7.6%. The lowest export volume was in 2019 at 3 767 tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 7.8% during this period.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Austria, and Belgium were the leading destinations for Germany's exports of iron or steel wire grill, netting and fencing coated with plastic in volume terms. The Netherlands accounted for 38.0% of exports, Austria for 15.8%, and Belgium for 15.4%, together representing 69.1% of total export 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, K $ US

In 2020, Germany's cross-border shipments of iron or steel wire grill, netting and fencing coated with plastic totaled 8 553 thousand US dollars, reflecting a strong 20.9% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports rose by 31%, with a CAGR of 9.4%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 11.1%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 21.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Austria, and Belgium were the principal destinations for Germany's exports of iron or steel wire grill, netting and fencing coated with plastic in value terms. The Netherlands accounted for 34.0% of exports, Austria for 15.9%, and Belgium for 14.1%, together making up 64.0% of total export 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 plastic-coated grill, netting and fencing to Germany

Imports in kind, t

Germany's imports of iron or steel wire grill, netting and fencing coated with plastic have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 5 441 tonnes, marking a strong 21.7% rise compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 60.8%, with a CAGR of 17.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Czechia, and Romania formed the key group of partners for Germany's imports of iron or steel wire grill, netting and fencing coated with plastic in volume terms. China accounted for 51.4% of imports, Czechia for 11.0%, and Romania for 10.0%, together representing 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, K $ US

Germany's imports of iron or steel wire grill, netting and fencing coated with plastic have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 8 888 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 10.4% increase compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 46.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 13.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Czechia, and Belgium formed the main cluster of markets for Germany's imports of iron or steel wire grill, netting and fencing coated with plastic in value terms. China accounted for 51.2% of imports, Czechia for 8.5%, and Belgium for 7.7%, together making up 67.4% 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