Iron or steel woven wire cloth market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market for iron or steel woven wire cloth in Germany contracted, with volume falling from 11 830 t to 10 160 t. This decline was accompanied by reductions in domestic production, imports, and exports. The market value followed a similar trend, decreasing from 218.4 million $ to 181.3 million $ over the same period.

A strong recovery occurred in 2021 and 2022, with market volume peaking at 14 027 t in 2022, supported by a sharp rise in imports to 7 660 t. During 2022, the broader market for technical fabrics in Germany experienced rising demand from the automotive and construction industries due to requirements for durability and resistance to harsh conditions, which may have supported adjacent segments including metal meshes. The market value also rebounded, reaching 228.5 million $ in 2022.

Following the peak, the market volume declined to 10 246 t by 2024, with value falling to 202.1 million $. In the latter part of the period, the market for ironware and building materials in Germany was shaped by stringent environmental regulations promoting sustainable materials, while broader macroeconomic factors such as inflationary pressure likely influenced demand and cost structures.

Production iron or steel woven wire cloth in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Germany's production of iron or steel woven wire cloth has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 256.7 million US dollars, representing a 9.3% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 6.8%, with an annualized decline of 2.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 295.8 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 7.4%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Germany's production of iron or steel woven wire cloth has declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, 8 719 tonnes were produced, reflecting a significant drop of 11.2% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 9.9%, equating to an annualized rate of decline of 3.4%. The peak was in 2018 with 9 872 tonnes, which also experienced the largest increase of 2.0%.

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

Exports iron or steel woven wire cloth from Germany

Exports in kind, t

Germany's exports of iron or steel woven wire cloth have declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country exported 2 912 tonnes, indicating a gradual decrease of 5.3% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 14%, with an annualized decline of 4.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany's exports of iron or steel woven wire cloth were not concentrated on a few key destinations. The United States accounted for 13.3% of exports, Czechia for 7.3%, and France for 7.1%. Together, these three countries represented only 27.7% 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, M $ US

Germany's exports of iron or steel woven wire cloth have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 107.1 million US dollars, down by 4.3% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 2.2%, with an annualized growth rate of 0.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 115.8 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 10.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the market base for Germany's exports in value terms was broad. The United States accounted for 12.5% of exports, France for 8.1%, and China for 5.8%. Combined, these three countries represented just 26.4% of total flows, with the remaining 73.6% shared among numerous other nations.

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

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

Imports iron or steel woven wire cloth to Germany

Imports in kind, t

Germany's imports of iron or steel woven wire cloth have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 4 354 tonnes, marking a substantial drop of 10.7% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 23.4%, with an annualized decline of 8.5%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, China was the dominant source for Germany's imports of iron or steel woven wire cloth, accounting for 64.2% of imports in kind. Italy contributed 11.0%, and Czechia 5.9%. Together, these three countries comprised 81.1% 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 iron or steel woven wire cloth have declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports were valued at 31.6 million US dollars, showing a solid decrease of 10.9% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 13.1%, with an annualized decline of 4.6%. The peak was in 2018 at 38.5 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 5.7%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, China was the leading partner for Germany's imports of iron or steel woven wire cloth in value terms, accounting for 46.3%. Slovakia contributed 8.1%, and Switzerland 7.9%. This key group of partners jointly represented 62.2% 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