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Micrometers, calipers and gauges market in Germany

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for micrometers, calipers and gauges in Germany saw considerable volatility in value terms from 2018 to 2021. The market volume fell from 71 377 thousand $ in 2018 to 47 761 thousand $ in 2020, before recovering to 61 728 thousand $ in 2021.

Market value then declined to 57 536 thousand $ in 2022 and dropped further to 42 975 thousand $ by 2024. Throughout this later phase, the industry focused on technological advancement, with key players like Mitutoyo expanding their portfolios of high‑precision instruments and software. Innovations such as Hexagon’s PRESTO system for automated robotic inspection cells aimed to transform 3D metrology in automotive and aerospace manufacturing.

The wider German sensor and measurement technology sector reported a 2% revenue increase and a 9% rise in order intake in early 2024, reflecting sustained demand for precision measurement even as the specific market for micrometers, calipers and gauges contracted.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018, 2020-2021
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018, 2020-2021
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2022, 2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2022, 2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Germany
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018, 2020-2021, K unit
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2022, 2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K unit
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K unit
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2018-2024, K unit
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, K unit
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/unit
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K unit
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2018-2024, K unit
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, K unit
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/unit
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K unit
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2018-2024, K unit
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, K unit
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/unit
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K unit
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2018-2024, K unit
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, K unit
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/unit
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K unit
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K unit
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production micrometers, calipers and gauges in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Production of micrometers, calipers, and gauges in Germany declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 57 451 thousand US dollars, marking a significant decrease of 12.0% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 21.6%, with an annualized decline rate of 7.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 82 394 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 12.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.5%	(12.0%)	(20.7%)	(7.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

In 2020, Germany produced 1 176 thousand units of micrometers, calipers, and gauges, showing little change from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 20.8%, equating to an annualized decline of 7.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports micrometers, calipers and gauges from Germany

Exports in kind, K unit

Germany exported 1 164 thousand units of micrometers, calipers, and gauges in 2020, down by 19.5% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 31.4%, with an annualized decline of 11.8%. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 3.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(17.9%)	3.8%	(19.5%)	(11.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the export market for micrometers, calipers, and gauges in kind was highly diversified. Austria accounted for 11.3% of exports, the Netherlands for 9.4%, and Poland for 8.9%, together making up just 29.5% of total flows. The remaining 70.5% was distributed among numerous other countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Export volumes of micrometers, calipers, and gauges from Germany declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports stood at 55 273 thousand US dollars, down by 19.9% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 43.5%, with an annualized decline rate of 17.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(22.4%)	(9.1%)	(19.9%)	(17.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, exports of micrometers, calipers, and gauges in value terms were spread across many countries. Austria represented 7.9% of exports, France 7.4%, and Italy 6.7%, jointly accounting for only 22.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports micrometers, calipers and gauges to Germany

Imports in kind, K unit

Import volumes of micrometers, calipers, and gauges into Germany declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Germany imported approximately 1 927 thousand units, a drop of 20.5% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 40.6%, with an annualized decline of 15.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(24.8%)	(0.5%)	(20.5%)	(15.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, China dominated imports in kind, holding a 78.3% share of total flows, while other markets accounted for the remainder.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Germany's import volumes of micrometers, calipers, and gauges declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 45 582 thousand US dollars, indicating a strong decrease of 23.4% versus the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 35.2%, with an annualized decline rate of 13.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.7%)	(8.2%)	(23.4%)	(13.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China, Japan, and Switzerland formed the key group of partners for imports in value terms of micrometers, calipers, and gauges to Germany. China accounted for 39.8% of imports, Japan for 29.4%, and Switzerland for 10.7%, jointly representing 79.9% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io