Not reinforced hoses without fittings market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the German market for not reinforced vulcanised rubber hoses without fittings was characterized by established manufacturers like Möllering GmbH and Gummi Hansen GmbH, focusing on technical precision and compliance with standards such as DIN 73378 and ISO 9001. Market volume edged down from 30 499 t in 2018 to 29 045 t in 2020, while market value declined from 487.3 млн $ to 467.5 млн $.

Market recovery began in 2021, with volume reaching 33 434 t, and continued into 2022, rising to 34 549 t. This growth was partly driven by increasing demand for lightweight and environmentally friendly rubber hoses in the automotive sector, where around 50% of new vehicles were equipped with such hoses to improve fuel efficiency.

Volume expanded further to 35 377 t in 2023, accompanied by a sharp increase in market value to 630.6 млн $. By 2024, volume reached 35 999 t, though value contracted to 589.4 млн $. Several factors influenced the 2024 landscape: the Einwegkunststofffondsgesetz (EWKFondsG) took effect in January, imposing a levy on certain single-use plastic products, while raw material costs rose by 10-15%. Concurrently, demand for automotive rubber hoses persisted due to tighter safety regulations, and technological advances in vulcanization accelerators enhanced product quality.

Production not reinforced hoses without fittings in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After two years of growth, production of not reinforced hoses without fittings in Germany declined. In 2020, output was valued at 545.2 million US dollars, representing a 4.9% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production increased by 8.1%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 2.6%. The highest production value was recorded in 2019 at 573.2 million US dollars, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 12.2%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Following two years of expansion, production of not reinforced hoses without fittings in Germany decreased. In 2020, Germany produced 33 169 tonnes, marking a 6.0% decline compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 6.5%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 2.1%. The peak production volume was reached in 2019 at 35 292 tonnes, with the most significant annual increase occurring in 2018 at 10.0%.

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

Exports not reinforced hoses without fittings from Germany

Exports in kind, t

After two years of growth, exports of not reinforced hoses without fittings from Germany declined. In 2020, exports totaled 10 535 tonnes, reflecting a year-over-year reduction of 9.6%. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 2.7%, which corresponds to an annualized growth rate of 0.9%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 11 656 tonnes, while the largest annual increase took place in 2018 at 9.3%.

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

The structure of exports in kind from 2017 to 2020 reveals a diversified set of trading partners. France accounted for 15.2% of exports in kind, Poland for 8.7%, and Spain for 7.2%. Together, these three countries represented only 31.2% of total export flows, with the remaining 68.8% distributed among numerous 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, M $ US

Exports of not reinforced hoses without fittings from Germany declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports stood at 137.6 million US dollars, showing a gradual year-over-year drop of 7.5%. The peak export value was recorded in 2018 at 153.5 million US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase at 10.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, exports in value terms of not reinforced hoses without fittings from Germany were not concentrated on a few key markets. France contributed 10.1% of exports in value terms, Switzerland 9.1%, and Poland 6.2%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for just 25.4% of total export 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 not reinforced hoses without fittings to Germany

Imports in kind, t

Imports of not reinforced hoses without fittings into Germany declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, Germany imported approximately 6 411 tonnes, showing a slight drop of 0.8% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 3.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.0%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 7 471 tonnes. The largest annual decline occurred in 2019 at 13.5%, while the largest increase took place in 2018 at 20.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy was the largest contributor to imports in kind, accounting for 31.6% of the total. Poland followed with 11.3%, and Sweden with 10.1%. Together, these three countries represented 53.0% of total import 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, M $ US

The volume of not reinforced hoses without fittings imports into Germany declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Germany imported approximately 60.0 million US dollars' worth, which is 3.4% lower than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 12.1%, equating to an annualized decline of 4.2%. The peak import value was recorded in 2018 at 75.2 million US dollars. The largest annual decline occurred in 2019 at 17.4%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 10.2%.

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

The country composition of imports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 was dispersed. Italy accounted for 16.9% of imports in value terms, Poland for 10.8%, and Romania for 9.0%. Together, these three countries formed just 36.6% of total import flows, with the remaining 63.4% split among a wide range of other destinations.

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

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