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Rubber and plastics extruders market in Austria

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Austrian market for rubber and plastics extruders showed considerable movement between 2018 and 2024. Production value started high at $212 million in 2018 but fell sharply the following year to $142 million. This decline occurred even as new market entrants like Raise3D launched dual-extruder 3D printers in Europe and companies offered advanced single-screw extruder models, signaling technological development that would later support niche segments. The market stabilized around $136 million in 2020, a period marked by the COVID-19 pandemic, during which firms like Raise3D supported global relief efforts with 3D printing services and MAS introduced AI-powered extruders for chemical recycling.

A strong recovery followed, with production value climbing to $204 million in 2022. This growth was primarily driven by significant capacity expansions, such as Hammerer Aluminium Industries' €38 million investment in a new 60MN extrusion press in Ranshofen. The period also saw the launch of new sustainable materials, like BASF's food-approved biopolymer for extrusion-coated packaging, creating fresh demand. Earlier, in 2021, the sector underwent corporate restructuring with Greiner AG selling its extrusion division, while Extrudr invested €27 million to scale up production of thermoplastic filaments for 3D printing.

Production value neared its 2018 peak at $213 million in 2023 before contracting to $162 million in 2024. Throughout the full period, ongoing innovations consistently shaped the market's evolution. These included PreZero Polymers commissioning twin-screw extruders to produce high-quality plastic recyclates and the growing recognition of Austria's additive manufacturing sector, which heightened demand for extruders related to 3D printing materials.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In value
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2020, 2022-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2020, 2022-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Austria
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2020, 2022-2024, unit
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2020, 2022-2024, M $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, unit
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, unit
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Austria in kind, 2018-2024, unit
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Austria by countries, 2018-2024, unit
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Austria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Austria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/B unit
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Austria, 2018-2024, $ US/B unit
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Austria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/B unit
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, unit
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Austria in kind, 2018-2024, unit
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Austria by countries, 2018-2024, unit
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Austria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Austria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/B unit
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Austria, 2018-2024, $ US/B unit
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Austria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/B unit
7. Trade balance
1. 7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. In kind, unit
  2. 7.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. In kind, unit
  2. 7.2.2. In value, K $ US
8. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 8.1. Direct Data
  1. 8.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 8.2. Mirror Data
  1. 8.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production rubber and plastics extruders in Austria

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Austria's production of rubber and plastics extruders in monetary terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 135.7 million US dollars, marking a moderate 4.6% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 21.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -7.6%. The highest production value was recorded in 2018 at 212.1 million US dollars, which saw a 23.3% increase from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 32.9% drop.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	23.3%	(32.9%)	(4.6%)	(7.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, unit

Austria's production volume of rubber and plastics extruders declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 373.0 units, representing a 5.1% year-over-year decrease. From 2017 to 2020, production volume decreased by 30.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -11.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.5%)	(24.6%)	(5.1%)	(11.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports rubber and plastics extruders from Austria

Exports in kind, unit

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Special Categories dominated Austria's rubber and plastics extruders exports in value terms, consistently representing 100.0% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports rubber and plastics extruders to Austria

Imports in kind, unit

Austria's import volume of rubber and plastics extruders increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 9 286.5 units, showing a sharp 51.9% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 3 867.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 241.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2 127.0%	17.3%	51.9%	241.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, France, and Italy were the main sources of rubber and plastics extruders imports to Austria in volume terms. Germany accounted for 47.6% of imports, France for 15.0%, and Italy for 9.4%, together representing 72.1% of total import volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Austria in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Austria's rubber and plastics extruders imports in monetary terms amounted to 18.3 million US dollars, down 5.8% from 2019. The lowest import value was recorded in 2018 at 15.3 million US dollars, which represented a 14.7% decline from the previous year. The highest value occurred in 2019 at 19.4 million US dollars, marking a 26.9% increase from 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(14.7%)	26.9%	(5.8%)	0.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, France, and Switzerland were the primary markets for Austria's rubber and plastics extruders imports in value terms, collectively accounting for 70.4% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io