Props for scaffolding, shuttering or pit-propping market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The market for iron or steel props in Germany expanded significantly in 2020, rising by 31.5% to 167.5 thousand tonnes, and then stabilized in 2021 at 168.4 thousand tonnes.

Market volume contracted by 20.8% to 133.3 thousand tonnes in 2022. During this period, manufacturers introduced product innovations, such as Friedr. Ischebeck GmbH's new galvanized steel prop with a load capacity of up to 48 kN, and modular scaffolding systems with enhanced safety features gained traction.

By 2024, the market had fallen sharply to 69.2 thousand tonnes, a 48.1% decrease from 2022. This decline coincided with new regulations effective from July 2024, which restricted the erection of scaffolding for third parties to registered scaffolding companies, altering market conditions. Concurrently, product development continued with the launch of improved prop designs.

Production props for scaffolding, shuttering or pit-propping in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Germany's production of props for scaffolding, shuttering, or pit-propping was valued at 488.2 million US dollars, marking a significant decline of 14.1% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 28.7%, which translates to an annualized decrease of 10.6%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

In 2020, Germany produced 193.1 thousand tons of props for scaffolding, shuttering, or pit-propping, reflecting a 13.5% drop from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 27.7%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -10.2%.

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

Exports props for scaffolding, shuttering or pit-propping from Germany

Exports in kind, K t

Germany's exports of props for scaffolding, shuttering, or pit-propping declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports stood at 257.1 thousand tons, representing a sharp contraction of 22.6% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 26.2%, with a CAGR of -9.6%. The peak was recorded in 2018 at 360.4 thousand tons, which also saw the largest increase of 3.5%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Austria, Poland, and France were notable but not dominant buyers of Germany's props for scaffolding, shuttering, or pit-propping. Austria accounted for 10.2% of exports in kind, Poland for 9.2%, and France for 6.9%, with their combined share reaching only 26.3% of total exports in kind.

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 props for scaffolding, shuttering, or pit-propping fell for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 671 million US dollars, indicating a steep decline of 27.7% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 30%, equating to an annualized rate of -11.2%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 1 065 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 11.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany supplied props for scaffolding, shuttering, or pit-propping to a diverse range of markets. Austria contributed 8.9% of exports in value terms, France 8.1%, and the Netherlands 6.7%, together making up just 23.7% of total exports in value terms. The remaining 76.3% was distributed among numerous smaller destinations.

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

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

Imports props for scaffolding, shuttering or pit-propping to Germany

Imports in kind, K t

Germany's imports of props for scaffolding, shuttering, or pit-propping decreased for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 231.5 thousand tons, showing a slight decline of 2.0% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 2.3%, with a CAGR of -0.8%. The maximum volume was recorded in 2018 at 263.5 thousand tons. The largest decrease occurred in 2019 at 10.4%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 11.3%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Austria, Poland, and China were the key partners for Germany's imports in kind of props for scaffolding, shuttering, or pit-propping. Austria held 44.1% of imports in kind, Poland 16.7%, and China 8.6%, together accounting for 69.4% 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

Germany's import value of props for scaffolding, shuttering, or pit-propping dropped for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports were approximately 463 million US dollars, constituting a 0.8% decrease from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 2.5%, with a CAGR of 0.8%. The peak value was in 2018 at 539 million US dollars. The largest decline was in 2019 at 13.3%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 19.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Austria, Poland, and China formed the core of Germany's imports in value terms for props for scaffolding, shuttering, or pit-propping. Austria accounted for 35.9% of imports in value terms, Poland for 18.0%, and China for 9.5%, together representing 63.5% of total import flows.

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

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