Non-malleable cast iron tube or pipe fittings market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for non-malleable cast iron tube fittings in Germany showed overall growth from 12 458 t in 2018 to a peak of 14 221 t in 2022, despite a temporary dip in 2020. This period was characterized by fluctuating demand, with a notable recovery in 2021 and 2022.

A sharp contraction occurred in 2023 and 2024, with volume falling to 10 941 t and then 8 671 t. The decline in 2023 was primarily driven by uncertainty among builders and investors following the amendment to the Building Energy Act (Heating Law), which dampened construction activity and reduced demand for piping components. In 2024, high energy prices and substantial state levies, particularly on electricity, continued to act as a brake on the expansion of heat pump and related pipeline systems, outweighing the supportive effect of the fully launched federal funding for efficient buildings (BEG).

Production non-malleable cast iron fittings in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Germany's production of non-malleable cast iron tube or pipe fittings has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 28 285 thousand US dollars, marking a 16.5% decrease compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 59.2%, which translates to an average annual decline of 25.9%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. The highest production volume was recorded in 2017, while the lowest occurred in 2020, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 7 times. In 2020, Germany produced 7 017 tonnes of non-malleable cast iron tube or pipe fittings, representing a 23.5% drop from the year before. The most significant decline was in 2018, at 81.5%, while the largest increase was a modest 0.5% in 2019.

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

Exports non-malleable cast iron fittings from Germany

Exports in kind, t

After two years of decline, Germany's exports of non-malleable cast iron tube or pipe fittings increased in 2020. Exports reached 3 735 tonnes, reflecting a measured rise of 4.9% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 21.2%, averaging an annual decline of 7.6%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 3 561 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 17.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany's export structure in terms of volume was highly diversified. The top three markets—Norway (10.0% of exports), Austria (8.8%), and the Netherlands (8.3%)—together accounted for just 27.0% of total flows. The remaining 73.0% was distributed among a long tail of smaller markets.

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, K $ US

In 2020, Germany's exports of non-malleable cast iron tube or pipe fittings in value terms amounted to 30 163 thousand US dollars, showing a strong increase of 17.3% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 14.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 25 724 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2018 at 31 075 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 17.2%, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 17.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's exports in value terms were spread across numerous countries. The top three partners—Switzerland (10.0% of exports), Austria (9.5%), and the Netherlands (9.0%)—jointly accounted for only 28.6% of total flows.

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

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

Imports non-malleable cast iron fittings to Germany

Imports in kind, t

Germany's imports of non-malleable cast iron tube or pipe fittings increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled approximately 7 945 tonnes, reflecting a modest improvement of 3.7% over the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports rose by 3%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.0%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 7 625 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 1.2%.

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

During 2017–2020, Germany's imports in volume terms were distributed across a large number of markets. The top three suppliers—France (18.2% of imports), China (17.9%), and the Netherlands (12.5%)—together accounted for only 48.6% 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, K $ US

Germany's imports of non-malleable cast iron tube or pipe fittings in value terms increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, import volume totaled 48 634 thousand US dollars, amounting to a gain of 0.9% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 27.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the partner landscape for imports in value terms was broad. The top three countries—the Netherlands (23.8% of imports), the United Kingdom (14.1%), and France (9.9%)—together formed only 47.8% of total flows, while a substantial 52.2% came from many other countries.

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

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