Pile drivers and extractors market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The market for pile drivers and extractors in Germany showed consistent value growth from 2018 to 2021, rising from 165.5 million US dollars to 247.0 million US dollars. This increase was particularly strong in 2021, when the market value jumped by 23.6% year-on-year. In physical terms, market volume also expanded from 11 324 units in 2018 to 13 084 units in 2021, despite a temporary dip in 2019.

In 2022, the market value declined by 6.0% to 232.2 million US dollars. This contraction coincided with global supply chain disruptions and material shortages caused by the war in Ukraine and associated sanctions, which increased costs and constrained product availability for Germany's construction sector.

The market partially recovered in 2023, reaching 252.0 million US dollars, but then fell again in 2024 to 221.8 million US dollars, a 12.0% drop from the previous year. The dynamics in these years reflect ongoing volatility without major new growth drivers.

Production pile drivers and extractors in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Germany's production of pile drivers and extractors was valued at 276.3 million US dollars, marking a sharp increase of 26.0% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 51.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 14.9%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, when production fell by 3.8%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, unit

In 2020, Germany produced 11,792 units of pile drivers and extractors, representing a significant year-over-year increase of 12.5%. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 8.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.8%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 10,482 units, which also saw the largest decline of 10.1%.

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

Exports pile drivers and extractors from Germany

Exports in kind, unit

After two consecutive years of decline, exports of pile drivers and extractors from Germany rebounded in 2020. Exports reached 427.0 units, showing a solid increase of 11.2% compared to 2019. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 384.0 units, which also experienced the largest decline of 7.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany exported pile drivers and extractors to a diverse range of markets. The United States accounted for 18.9% of exports in kind, Japan for 7.3%, and Poland for 6.8%. Together, these three countries made up only 33.0% of total exports in kind, with the remaining 67.0% going to numerous smaller destinations.

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

The market for exports in value terms showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. In 2019, exports hit their lowest point at 34,755 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 50.2%. By 2020, exports surged to 84,962 thousand US dollars, an increase of 144.5% compared to the previous year, resulting in a 2.4-fold variation between the minimum in 2019 and the maximum in 2020.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany's export partners in value terms were highly diversified. China accounted for 19.8% of exports in value terms, the United States for 13.4%, and the United Arab Emirates for 9.7%. Combined, these three countries represented only 42.9% of total export flows, while the remaining 57.1% was distributed among many other countries.

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

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

Imports pile drivers and extractors to Germany

Imports in kind, unit

Following a two-year decrease, imports of pile drivers and extractors into Germany increased in 2020. Imports totaled 82.0 units, reflecting a substantial advance of 64.0% compared to the previous year. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 50.0 units, which also saw the largest decline of 35.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands was the largest source of imports in kind, accounting for 22.9%, followed by China at 19.5%, and Ireland at 8.9%. Together, these three countries comprised 51.4% of total import flows 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, K $ US

The import market in value terms was characterized by volatility during these years. In 2019, imports reached their lowest point at 2,149 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 70.6%. By 2020, imports jumped to a high, showing a sudden advance of 298.5% compared to the previous year, resulting in a fourfold variation between the low in 2019 and the high in 2020.

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

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, Austria was the main supplier of pile drivers and extractors to Germany in value terms, accounting for 24.6% of imports. The Netherlands followed with 21.6%, and Switzerland with 12.2%. Together, these three countries made up 58.3% of total imports in value terms.

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

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