Metal-reinforced hoses without fittings market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The German market for metal-reinforced hoses without fittings experienced significant volatility in volume between 2018 and 2024. After starting at 37 467 t in 2018, consumption contracted sharply over the next two years, reaching a low of 24 487 t in 2020. This was followed by a strong recovery, with market size climbing back to 37 237 t by 2022, nearly matching the initial level. However, this upturn proved temporary, as volume plummeted again in 2023 to 21 288 t before a modest rebound to 23 124 t in 2024.

In value terms, the market mirrored this rollercoaster pattern, declining from 186.5 million US dollars in 2018 to 112.9 million in 2020, then surging to a peak of 192.5 million in 2022. The subsequent drop was even more pronounced in monetary terms, with the market value falling to 107.9 million by 2024. The parallel movements in both volume and value suggest that price fluctuations were not the primary driver of these shifts, pointing instead to changes in underlying physical demand and supply conditions.

The data reveals two distinct phases: a downward trend from 2018 to 2020, interrupted by a two-year rebound, and then a renewed contraction from 2022 onward. Production levels generally followed a similar trajectory, while imports and exports also contributed to the net market size calculations, with import volumes notably higher than domestic production throughout the period.

Production metal-reinforced hoses without fittings in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Germany's production of metal-reinforced hoses without fittings has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 35 874 thousand US dollars, marking an 18.3% drop compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 15.7%, which translates to an annualized rate of 5.5%. The highest production value was recorded in 2018 at 47 370 thousand US dollars, with the largest year-on-year increase of 11.3% also occurring that year.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

After two years of growth, Germany's production of metal-reinforced hoses without fittings fell in 2020. Output reached 1 901 tonnes, representing a 17.8% decline compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 11.3%, averaging an annualized rate of 3.9%. The peak production volume was in 2019 at 2 313 tonnes, while the largest increase of 6.8% was recorded in 2018.

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

Exports metal-reinforced hoses without fittings from Germany

Exports in kind, t

Germany's exports of metal-reinforced hoses without fittings have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 10 270 tonnes, a decrease of 29.5% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 52.9%, with an annualized rate of 22.2%. The highest export volume was in 2018 at 21 964 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 33.7% drop, while the largest increase was a modest 0.7% in 2018.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany's exports in kind were distributed across a wide range of markets. The top three destinations—the Netherlands (11.9% of exports), the United Kingdom (9.1%), and Austria (7.8%)—together accounted for just 28.8% of total flows. The remaining 71.2% was shared among numerous other countries.

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 export value of metal-reinforced hoses without fittings has fallen for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 79.6 million US dollars, a substantial drop of 20.7% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 39.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -15.4%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 144.0 million US dollars. The largest decline of 30.2% occurred in 2019, while the largest increase was 9.5% in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany exported metal-reinforced hoses without fittings to many countries. Even the largest destinations—the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and Austria—together represented only 27.3% of total exports in value terms.

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-reinforced hoses without fittings to Germany

Imports in kind, t

Germany's imports of metal-reinforced hoses without fittings have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 32 856 tonnes, a significant fall of 21.4% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 36%, with a CAGR of -13.8%. The highest import volume was in 2018 at 57 142 tonnes. The largest decline of 26.9% occurred in 2019, while the largest increase was 11.3% in 2018.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Czechia (23.4% of imports in kind), Turkey (18.0%), and Italy (16.2%) consistently remained the main sources for Germany's imports, together accounting for 57.6% 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, M $ US

Germany's import value of metal-reinforced hoses without fittings has fallen for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 156.6 million US dollars, a substantial drop of 21.9% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 32.8%, averaging an annualized rate of 12.4%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 283.1 million US dollars. The largest decline of 29.1% occurred in 2019, while the largest increase was 21.5% in 2018.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Czechia (20.6% of imports in value terms), Italy (20.2%), and Turkey (17.1%) remained the key sources for Germany's imports, together representing 57.9% 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