Metal cutting shears market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The market for metal cutting shears in Germany expanded significantly between 2018 and 2024, with physical volume rising from 1 091 tons to 1 733 tons. The market peaked at 1 877 tons in 2022, while in value terms it reached its highest point of 26.5 million US dollars in 2021, up from 13 million US dollars in 2018.

The most pronounced growth occurred in 2021, when market volume jumped by 36% to 1 840 tons and value surged by 56% to 26.5 million US dollars. After this peak, both volume and value moderated, with a 6% drop in volume and an 8% decline in value in 2023. In 2024, the market stabilized, showing a slight 1% volume decrease but a 4% value increase compared to the previous year.

Domestic production more than doubled from 943 tons in 2018 to 1 710 tons in 2023, supporting market growth. Imports also rose initially, from 701 tons to over 1 000 tons in 2021, but then fell back to 671 tons in 2024. Exports remained relatively stable, ranging between 456 and 586 tons annually.

Production metal cutting shears in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Germany's production of metal cutting shears has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 31 728 K $ US, marking a 2.9% rise compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 39.6%, which translates to an annualized rate of 11.8%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Germany's production of metal cutting shears has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, 1 080 t were produced, representing a 2.6% advance from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production rose by 46.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 13.6%.

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

Exports metal cutting shears from Germany

Exports in kind, t

Germany's exports of metal cutting shears in volume terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 455.6 t, showing a slight decrease of 2.9% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 4.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -1.5%. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 552.6 t, which also saw the largest increase of 16.0%. In contrast, the largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 15.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the country breakdown of Germany's metal cutting shears exports in volume terms was scattered. The United States accounted for 10.3% of exports, Poland for 8.8%, and Austria for 8.0%, together making up just 27.0% of total flows, with no single partner emerging as clearly dominant.

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 metal cutting shears exports amounted to 26 048 K $ US, up by 3.1% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 14.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.5%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 26 277 K $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 15.2%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a decrease of 3.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the partner structure of Germany's metal cutting shears exports in value terms was fragmented. The United States contributed 16.9% of exports, France 8.1%, and the Netherlands 7.2%, together accounting for only 32.1% 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 metal cutting shears to Germany

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Germany's imports of metal cutting shears in volume terms declined. In 2020, the country imported 784.7 t, indicating a loss of 7.8% versus the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 11.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.8%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 784.7 t, which also saw the largest increase of 12.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Vietnam, and Asia, not elsewhere specified, stood out as the main sources for Germany's metal cutting shears imports in volume terms. China accounted for 29.0% of imports, Vietnam for 21.1%, and Asia, not elsewhere specified, for 20.0%, together representing 70.1% 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, K $ US

Germany's imports of metal cutting shears in value terms increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports tallied 11 307 K $ US, which is 4.9% above the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 34.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Asia, not elsewhere specified, China, and Italy made the biggest contribution to Germany's metal cutting shears imports in value terms. Asia, not elsewhere specified, accounted for 20.2% of imports, China for 18.3%, and Italy for 12.6%, jointly representing 51.1% 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