Pliers, pincers and tweezers market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The German market for pliers, pincers, and tweezers, measured in physical volume, grew from 13 257 t in 2018 to 18 451 t in 2022, marking an increase of over 39%. After a period of stabilization in 2023 at 18 398 t, consumption expanded again to 18 748 t in 2024.

Domestic production rose steadily to 19 595 t by 2023 but fell to 18 957 t in 2024. This decline coincided with challenges in the related machine tool industry, which reported a 6% revenue drop in 2024 due to broader economic conditions and a shortage of skilled labor, factors that constrained manufacturing output for tools.

Production pliers, pincers and tweezers in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Germany's production of pliers, pincers, and tweezers in monetary terms declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 343.2 million US dollars, showing a modest year-over-year decrease of 3.7%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 2.4%, which translates to an annualized rate of 0.8%. The peak was reached in 2018 at 359.2 million US dollars, with the largest increase of 7.2% also occurring that year.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Germany's production of pliers, pincers, and tweezers in physical terms increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output totaled 14,402 tonnes, remaining broadly stable compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 8.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.8%. The lowest point was in 2018 at 13,138 tonnes, which saw a decline of 0.8%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a jump of 9.0%.

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

Exports pliers, pincers and tweezers from Germany

Exports in kind, t

Germany's export volume of pliers, pincers, and tweezers in physical terms fell for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 6,528 tonnes, down 3.5% from the year before. The highest level was recorded in 2018 at 7,227 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 11.5%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 6.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's export structure in physical terms remained highly diversified. France, the Netherlands, and Italy were the top destinations, accounting for 8.8%, 7.9%, and 7.9% of exports, respectively. Together, they made up only 24.6% of total flows, while a long tail of smaller markets contributed the remaining 75.4%.

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 export value of pliers, pincers, and tweezers declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 282.6 million US dollars, marking a slight contraction of 1.3% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 7.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.3%. The peak was in 2018 at 291.6 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 10.5%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, with a decrease of 1.8%.

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

An analysis of Germany's export structure in value terms from 2017 to 2020 reveals a broad distribution across many markets. The United States, France, and the Netherlands were the leading partners, accounting for 10.1%, 8.3%, and 6.8% of exports, respectively. Together, they represented just 25.3% of total flows, with the remaining 74.7% spread across numerous 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 pliers, pincers and tweezers to Germany

Imports in kind, t

Germany's import volume of pliers, pincers, and tweezers in physical terms decreased for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports stood at 6,817 tonnes, reflecting a 4.7% drop from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 5.3%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 1.7%. The highest level was in 2018 at 7,346 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 13.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Asia not elsewhere specified, and Vietnam consistently led Germany's import structure in physical terms. They accounted for 57.8%, 8.9%, and 4.3% of imports, respectively, jointly making up 71.0% 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, M $ US

Germany's import value of pliers, pincers, and tweezers rose in 2020, reaching 121.6 million US dollars, up 2.5% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 10.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.4%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a decrease of 1.7%, while the biggest increase was in 2018, at 9.8%.

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

The market base for Germany's imports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 was wide. China, the United States, and Asia not elsewhere specified were the top sources, accounting for 25.8%, 10.3%, and 10.1% of imports, respectively. Together, they represented just 46.2% of total flows, with the remaining 53.8% shared by numerous 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