Resistance-heated furnaces and ovens market in Germany, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2021, production of resistance-heated furnaces and ovens in Germany declined from $720.5 million to $613.0 million before recovering to $691.3 million. The domestic market size contracted from $380.9 million to $252.1 million and then expanded to $371.0 million. Imports fell until 2020, then surged to $60.3 million in 2021, while exports showed stability with a slight upward trend.

From 2022 to 2024, import values increased, reaching $74.1 million in 2023 before a slight correction to $68.9 million in 2024. Exports grew substantially, from $398.9 million in 2022 to $515.6 million in 2023 and $528.9 million in 2024. This export growth was supported by product innovation, such as M.E.SCHUPP's introduction of molybdenum disilicide heating elements for industrial ovens in 2023, which created a new high-performance segment.

Rising electricity costs and energy prices throughout 2023 and 2024 pressured energy-intensive industries, affecting both production expenses and demand for efficient equipment. In 2024, grid fee reductions of over €1 billion were implemented to lower costs for electricity-intensive consumers, potentially easing operational burdens for users of resistance-heated furnaces. Concurrently, overall innovation expenditures in Germany rose to €213.3 billion, reflecting investments in new technologies that may benefit the market.

Production resistance-heated furnaces and ovens in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Germany's production of resistance-heated furnaces and ovens declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 613.0 million US dollars, marking a 10.4% decrease from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 9.4%, which translates to an average annual rate of 3.0%. The peak was reached in 2018 at 720.5 million US dollars, with the largest annual increase of 28.6% also occurring that year.

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

Exports resistance-heated furnaces and ovens from Germany

Exports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Germany's exports of resistance-heated furnaces and ovens declined. In 2020, export volume stood at 10 388 tonnes, down 3.0% from the previous year. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 10 706 tonnes, with the largest annual increase of 1.7% also taking place that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's exports in kind were widely distributed among various countries. China accounted for 15.8% of exports in kind, the United States for 6.2%, and Austria for 6.0%. Together, these three partners made up just 28.0% of total flows, with no single country emerging as a clearly dominant destination.

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 exports of resistance-heated furnaces and ovens increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 389.5 million US dollars, reflecting a 3.3% gain compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports rose by 15.6%, corresponding to a compound annual growth rate of 5.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, China, Austria, and the United States were among the largest buyers of resistance-heated furnaces and ovens from Germany in value terms. China represented 16.6% of exports, Austria 6.9%, and the United States 6.6%. However, even combined, these three countries accounted for only 30.0% of total export value, indicating a broadly diversified partner base.

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

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

Imports resistance-heated furnaces and ovens to Germany

Imports in kind, t

Germany's imports of resistance-heated furnaces and ovens declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 1 264 tonnes, a 1.5% decrease from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 14.7%, equating to an average annual decline of 5.1%. The peak volume was recorded in 2018 at 1 670 tonnes. The largest annual decline occurred in 2019 at 23.1%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 12.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Czechia, Poland, and Austria formed the core of Germany's imports in kind. Czechia accounted for 29.9% of imports, Poland for 26.2%, and Austria for 11.3%. Together, these three countries represented 67.4% 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 imports of resistance-heated furnaces and ovens declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports were valued at approximately 28.6 million US dollars, down 1.9% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 3.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 37.2 million US dollars. The largest annual decline occurred in 2019 at 21.7%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 35.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany imported resistance-heated furnaces and ovens from many countries. Even the largest destinations—Austria, Switzerland, and Poland—together accounted for only 48.7% 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