Pressure reducing valves market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The market for pressure reducing valves in Germany showed variable volume from 2018 to 2020, declining to 8 813 t in 2019 before recovering to 10 041 t in 2020 alongside a steady rise in domestic production. By 2022, the market volume had expanded significantly to 12 814 t, supported by a production increase to 13 764 t and higher import levels.

From 2023, the market development was influenced by ambitious government targets requiring at least 65% renewable energy in new heating systems from 2024, which boosted demand for related components including pressure reducing valves. Concurrently, industrial modernization and strict safety requirements in sectors such as oil & gas, water treatment, and energy generation drove sustained demand for these valves.

Technological advancements, particularly the rise of smart pressure reducing valves with sensors and monitoring modules, improved operational accuracy and reduced downtime, further supporting market evolution through 2024.

Production pressure reducing valves in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In Germany, the output of pressure reducing valves was valued at 310.4 million US dollars in 2020, representing a 4.0% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 6.6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.3%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 298.5 million US dollars, while the maximum value was reached in 2018 at 342.7 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 12.9%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Pressure reducing valves production in Germany has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Germany produced 11 255 tonnes of pressure reducing valves, up by 3.4% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 10.2%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.3%.

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

Exports pressure reducing valves from Germany

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Germany exported 6 458 tonnes of pressure reducing valves, marking a substantial decline of 11.8% relative to the prior year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.0%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 7 325 tonnes, with the largest increase also occurring in 2019 at 7.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, China, and the United Kingdom were important buyers of pressure reducing valves from Germany, accounting for 7.6%, 6.6%, and 5.8% of exports in kind, respectively. However, their combined share reached only 20.0% of total exports in kind, with the remaining 80.0% distributed among many other partners.

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

After a two-year advance, pressure reducing valves shipments from Germany to abroad declined. In 2020, exports were recorded at 413.6 million US dollars, marking a limited reduction of 8.6% relative to the prior year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 452.5 million US dollars, with the largest increase occurring in 2018 at 6.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, pressure reducing valves from Germany were traded with many countries. Even the largest destinations—the United States, China, and Italy—together represented only 26.7% of total exports in value terms.

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

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

Imports pressure reducing valves to Germany

Imports in kind, t

Pressure reducing valves volumes in Germany declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 5 244 tonnes, showing only a marginal fluctuation from 2019 on a year-over-year basis. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 5.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.7%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 5 559 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 5.4%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 0.6%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Hungary, Italy, and Czechia remained the main markets for imports in kind of pressure reducing valves to Germany, accounting for 30.4%, 15.5%, and 10.5% of imports in kind, respectively. Together, they jointly took 56.5% 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

Pressure reducing valves deliveries to Germany declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 217.4 million US dollars, indicating a decline of 6.4% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 7.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.5%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 244.8 million US dollars, with the largest increase also occurring in 2018 at 4.3%.

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

The market base for imports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 was wide. Hungary, Italy, and the United States accounted for 24.9%, 10.3%, and 9.2% of imports in value terms, respectively, jointly accounting for just 44.4% of total flows. The remaining 55.6% was 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