Liquid flow and level instruments market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The market size for liquid flow and level instruments in Germany contracted from 770 million US dollars in 2018 to 364 million US dollars in 2020. The decline accelerated in 2020 due to global supply chain disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic, which affected production and distribution. During this period, the introduction of advanced digital clamp-on ultrasonic flow measurement technology by Siemens and growing adoption of non-contact sensors had initially supported market activity.

Market conditions improved in 2021, with the market size recovering to 479 million US dollars, driven by the launch of new products such as Krohne's electromagnetic flow meter designed for tight spaces and increased regulatory focus on emissions control and energy efficiency. In 2022, the market stabilized at 489 million US dollars, supported by Emerson's acquisition of Flexim, which enhanced ultrasonic flow measurement capabilities, and the ongoing integration of IoT and smart sensors aligned with Industry 4.0 initiatives.

By 2024, the market size had decreased to 277 million US dollars. Persistent supply chain challenges, despite strong domestic manufacturing capabilities, contributed to this decline, while digital transformation trends and regulatory requirements for industrial safety and environmental compliance continued to shape demand for advanced flow and level instruments.

Production liquid flow and level instruments in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Germany's production of liquid flow and level instruments has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 1 043 million US dollars, marking a 14.6% year-on-year decrease. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 38%, with a compound annual growth rate of -14.7%.

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

Exports liquid flow and level instruments from Germany

Exports in kind, K unit

After two years of growth, Germany's exports of liquid flow and level instruments declined. In 2020, Germany exported 12 012 thousand units, down 47.9% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 38.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -14.9%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 23 057 thousand units, following the largest increase of 13.4% that same year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland, China, and Mexico were the top buyers of liquid flow and level instruments from Germany, accounting for 21.1%, 11.8%, and 9.7% of exports in kind, respectively. Together, they made up 42.6% of total exports, with the rest distributed among numerous smaller partners, indicating a diverse market without a single dominant buyer.

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

Following two years of improvement, Germany's exports of liquid flow and level instruments in value terms declined. In 2020, exports totaled 1 125 million US dollars, an 11.9% drop from the previous year. Over the period 2017-2020, exports increased by 2.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.8%. The peak value was reached in 2019 at 1 276 million US dollars, after the largest increase of 15.4% in 2018.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the export structure in value terms remained fragmented. The United States, China, and France were the leading partners, accounting for 11.0%, 10.7%, and 6.0% of exports in value, respectively. Combined, they represented only 27.6% of total flows, with no single country holding a dominant share.

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

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

Imports liquid flow and level instruments to Germany

Imports in kind, K unit

Germany's imports of liquid flow and level instruments have fallen for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volume reached 8 326 thousand units, showing a significant contraction of 24.7% compared to the year before. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 31.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -11.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, no single market dominated Germany's imports of liquid flow and level instruments in kind. China, Romania, and Hungary were the top sources, accounting for 17.1%, 13.5%, and 11.6% of imports, respectively. Together, they made up 42.3% of total imports, while many smaller partners each held modest shares.

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 two years of growth, Germany's imports of liquid flow and level instruments in value terms declined. In 2020, imports totaled 445 million US dollars, a 16.1% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 6.1%, equating to an annualized rate of -2.1%. The highest import value was recorded in 2019 at 530 million US dollars, following the largest increase of 11.5% in 2018.

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

In the period 2017-2020, France, the United States, and the Netherlands led Germany's import structure in value terms, accounting for 20.5%, 19.2%, and 14.0% of imports, respectively. Together, they represented 53.7% 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