Metal sawing and cutting-off machines market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The market for metal sawing and cutting-off machines in Germany contracted significantly from 2018 to 2021, with its size falling from $152.4 million to $102.6 million. Production value also dropped sharply from $282.6 million to $214.2 million over the same period.

A recovery commenced in 2022 as the market grew to $112.6 million, supported by innovations and new product introductions in the metal processing industry, which boosted demand for modern sawing equipment. The rebound accelerated in 2023, with the market reaching $138.9 million, driven by tightening environmental and regulatory requirements that forced industrial modernization and by the strong innovative activity and market leadership of major producers like Kasto, which reinforced its global position.

In 2024, the market size declined to $108.2 million, impacted by weak demand, geopolitical uncertainties, and a pessimistic sentiment in the German machinery sector. The machine tool industry, a key consumer, faced falling revenue and capacity utilization of around 79%, reflecting broader challenges in industrial investment and skilled labor shortages.

Production metal sawing and cutting-off machines in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2018, Germany's output of metal sawing and cutting-off machines was valued at 282.6 million US dollars, marking a 13.4% increase compared to the previous year.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, unit

In 2018, Germany produced 7,412 units of metal sawing and cutting-off machines, which represented a 21.7% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2018 period, production fell by 13%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.5%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2020 at 7,412 units, while the largest decline of 21.7% also occurred in that year.

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

Exports metal sawing and cutting-off machines from Germany

Exports in kind, unit

Following two years of growth, Germany's exports of metal sawing and cutting-off machines declined. In 2020, exports totaled 47,004 units, reflecting a slight decrease of 1.4% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 23.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.2%. The peak export volume was recorded in 2019 at 47,680 units, which also saw the largest increase of 17.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's export market for metal sawing and cutting-off machines was highly diversified. Russia accounted for 15.4% of exports in kind, Poland for 8.2%, and France for 6.5%, together making up only 30.1% of total flows. The remaining 69.9% was distributed 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

After two years of growth, Germany's exports of metal sawing and cutting-off machines in value terms declined. In 2020, exports amounted to 131.3 million US dollars, representing a significant 27.1% drop from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 12.7%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 4.4%. The highest export value was recorded in 2019 at 180.2 million US dollars, while the largest increase of 16.1% occurred in 2018.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, no single market dominated Germany's exports of metal sawing and cutting-off machines in value terms. The United States accounted for 18.0% of exports, France for 7.2%, and Austria for 6.0%, together comprising just 31.1% of total export value. The majority of exports were distributed among many smaller partners, each with modest individual shares.

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 sawing and cutting-off machines to Germany

Imports in kind, unit

In 2020, Germany imported a total of metal sawing and cutting-off machines, which was 22.1% higher than in 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 37.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.3%. The largest decline of 4.1% was recorded in 2019.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China dominated Germany's imports of metal sawing and cutting-off machines in kind, accounting for 72.0% of total imports. The remaining imports were spread across a broad group of smaller countries.

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

Following two years of increase, Germany's imports of metal sawing and cutting-off machines in value terms declined. In 2020, imports totaled 41.6 million US dollars, showing a notable reduction of 21.5% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 9.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.1%. The peak import value was recorded in 2019 at 53.0 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 19.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, China, and Asia (not elsewhere specified) were the main suppliers of metal sawing and cutting-off machines to Germany in value terms. Italy accounted for 29.6% of imports, China for 18.1%, and Asia (not elsewhere specified) for 15.4%, jointly representing 63.2% of total import value.

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

World map of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020