Moulds for metal or carbides market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The market for moulds for metal or carbides in Germany showed significant volatility between 2018 and 2020. Starting at 589.8 million dollars in 2018, the market size decreased to 557.1 million in 2019 before falling sharply to 449.8 million in 2020, a drop of over 19% within a year.

A strong recovery followed in 2021, with the market expanding to 522.9 million dollars. This rebound was reversed in 2022, however, as the market contracted again to 427.0 million dollars, falling below its 2020 value.

The market recovered to 488.8 million dollars by 2024. This growth was supported by technological advances in the sector, including the launch of new PVD coating technologies and high-precision carbide milling tools by major players. Furthermore, the implementation of new EU regulations, such as the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and updated product safety rules, alongside sustained demand from key manufacturing industries, drove modernization and investment in mould production.

Production moulds for metal or carbides in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Germany's production of moulds for metal or carbides declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 457.1 million US dollars, marking a substantial year-on-year decline of 18.8%. Production decreased by 14.6% between 2017 and 2020, which equates to an annualized rate of 5.1%. The highest production value was recorded in 2018 at 589.1 million US dollars, with the largest annual increase of 10.1% also occurring that year.

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

Exports moulds for metal or carbides from Germany

Exports in kind, t

Germany's exports of moulds for metal or carbides declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 5 122 tonnes, representing a contraction of 32.6% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 47.3%, which translates to an annualized rate of 19.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Austria, Mexico, and Poland were notable buyers of moulds for metal or carbides from Germany, accounting for 16.3%, 11.5%, and 10.3% of exports in kind, respectively. However, their combined share reached only 38.1% of total exports in kind, indicating that no single country dominated the market.

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 exports of moulds for metal or carbides declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totalled 100.4 million US dollars, reflecting a sharp decline of 29.6% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 35.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 13.5%. The highest export value was recorded in 2018 at 155.5 million US dollars, with the largest annual increase of 0.3% also occurring that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the country breakdown of exports in value terms was scattered, with Mexico accounting for 20.7%, Poland for 10.3%, and Austria for 10.2% of exports in value terms. Together, these three countries represented just 41.2% of total flows, and no single partner emerged as clearly dominant.

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

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

Imports moulds for metal or carbides to Germany

Imports in kind, t

Germany's imports of moulds for metal or carbides declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import volume came to 4 922 tonnes, down by 34.1% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 44.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 17.9%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 9 161 tonnes, with the largest annual increase of 3.1% also occurring that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, China, and Turkey were the leading suppliers of moulds for metal or carbides to Germany, accounting for 33.7%, 18.5%, and 10.5% of imports in kind, respectively. Together, they took 62.8% of total imports in kind.

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 imports of moulds for metal or carbides declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports came to 93.1 million US dollars, showing a decline of 32.1% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 29%, equating to an annualized rate of 10.8%. The highest import value was recorded in 2018 at 156.2 million US dollars, with the largest annual increase of 19.1% also occurring that year.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Italy, China, and Switzerland formed the core of Germany's imports in value terms, accounting for 32.1%, 17.3%, and 13.4% of imports in value terms, respectively. Together, they took 62.8% 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