Moulds for metal or carbides market in Austria

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the market size for moulds for metal or carbides in Austria contracted sharply from 111.3 million US dollars to 59.7 million US dollars. Domestic production fell from 100.1 million US dollars to 52.4 million US dollars over the same period, while imports declined from 32.3 million US dollars to 26.5 million US dollars and exports dropped from 21.1 million US dollars to 19.2 million US dollars.

From 2021 to 2024, import values fluctuated, peaking at 35.7 million US dollars in 2022 before easing to 29.7 million US dollars in 2024. Exports also varied, reaching 31.1 million US dollars in 2021 and then falling to 19.8 million US dollars in 2024. In 2023, collective bargaining agreements in the metalworking sector secured sustainable wage increases, supporting employment amid ongoing economic uncertainties. The following year, the industry experienced a production decline of approximately 10%, linked to job cuts and restructuring, while a reduction in the standard workweek from 40 to 38.5 hours took effect in October 2024. New EU sustainability reporting obligations and global energy price pressures further shaped the operating environment during this period.

Production moulds for metal or carbides in Austria

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Austria's production volume of moulds for metal or carbides declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 52.4 million US dollars, marking a significant decline of 15.8% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2018 to 2020, production decreased by 47.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -19.4%.

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

Exports moulds for metal or carbides from Austria

Exports in kind, t

After a two-year increase, Austria's exports of moulds for metal or carbides declined. In 2020, exports stood at 785 tonnes, showing a solid decline of 23.8% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 10.1%, equating to an annualized rate of -3.5%. The largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 13.4%, while the peak value occurred in 2019 with 1 031 tonnes.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, the United States, and Czechia formed the core group of markets for Austria's exports in kind. Germany accounted for 55.7% of exports, the United States for 13.9%, and Czechia for 5.5%, together representing 75.1% of total flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Austria's exports of moulds for metal or carbides in 2020 amounted to 19 224 thousand US dollars, corresponding to a decrease of 33.9% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 16.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -5.8%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 37.8%, while the peak value also occurred in 2019 with 29 065 thousand US dollars.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, the United States, and Slovakia stood out as the main markets for Austria's exports in value terms. Germany accounted for 55.0% of exports, the United States for 11.7%, and Slovakia for 9.3%, together representing 76.0% of total flows.

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

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

Imports moulds for metal or carbides to Austria

Imports in kind, t

Austria's imports of moulds for metal or carbides increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 1 701 tonnes, equivalent to an advance of 1.6% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 13.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany and Italy remained the key destinations for Austria's imports in kind, jointly taking 82.8% of total flows, while other partners were much less significant individually.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Austria's imports of moulds for metal or carbides declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports were recorded at 26 496 thousand US dollars, indicating a limited fall of 6.8% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 11.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.9%. The largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 8.3%, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 12.0%. The peak value was in 2018 with 32 279 thousand US dollars.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Germany, Italy, and Czechia formed the key group of partners for Austria's imports in value terms. Germany accounted for 49.0% of imports, Italy for 27.9%, and Czechia for 4.5%, jointly representing 81.5% of total flows.

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

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