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Single-axle tractors market in Germany

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The single-axle tractor market in Germany experienced a demand decline in 2018, reflected in lower tractor registrations. By 2019, the market volume reached 2 726 units. From 2020, the EU's sustainable agriculture policy, with subsidies for eco-friendly technologies, stimulated demand for advanced low-emission and high-efficiency tractors, leading to a successful period for manufacturers. This trend peaked in 2021, when tractor registrations hit a record level, underscoring strong market growth.

In 2022, production and supply chain constraints reduced domestic single-axle tractor output to 1 024 units, yet the market volume rose to 3 288 units, supported by increased imports. The market expanded significantly to 4 599 units in 2023, with Fendt and John Deere strengthening their leadership to capture nearly half the market share. EU subsidies for sustainable agriculture continued to drive demand for low-emission tractors through 2024, maintaining robust registration levels.

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
1. 4.1. In kind
  1. 4.1.1. Production, 2019, 2022-2023
  2. 4.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
  3. 4.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
  4. 4.1.4. Market size, 2019, 2022-2023
2. 4.2. In value
  1. 4.2.1. Production, 2019, 2022-2023
  2. 4.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
  3. 4.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
  4. 4.2.4. Market size, 2019, 2022-2023
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Germany
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2019, 2022-2023, unit
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2019, 2022-2023, K $ 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, K $ US
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, unit
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2018-2024, unit
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, unit
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/unit
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, unit
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2018-2024, unit
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, unit
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/unit
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, unit
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2018-2024, unit
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, unit
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/unit
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, unit
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2018-2024, unit
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, unit
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/unit
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, unit
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, unit
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production single-axle tractors in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

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

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

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, unit

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

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports single-axle tractors from Germany

Exports in kind, unit

Germany's exports of single-axle tractors have grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports reached 738 units, marking a significant increase of 29.7% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports rose by 93.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 24.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.0%	40.5%	29.7%	24.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Poland, France, and Austria were the largest buyers of single-axle tractors from Germany in terms of volume. Poland accounted for 21.2% of exports, France for 17.1%, and Austria for 15.8%. Together, these three countries made up 54.1% of Germany's total exports in this category.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, Germany's exports of single-axle tractors in value terms declined. In 2020, exports amounted to 3 823 thousand US dollars, a decrease of 20.8% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 34.9%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 10.5%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 4 828 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase of 65.8% also occurring in that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.8%	65.8%	(20.8%)	10.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, France, and Austria were the key destinations for Germany's exports of single-axle tractors in value terms. The Netherlands accounted for 19.0% of exports, France for 18.6%, and Austria for 14.4%. Combined, these three countries represented 52.0% 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 Germany in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports single-axle tractors to Germany

Imports in kind, unit

The import market for single-axle tractors in Germany showed an unstable trend during this period. Volumes reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a 1.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Germany imported approximately 2 866 units, an increase of 38.1% compared to the previous year. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 2 875 units. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 27.8%, while the largest increase was in 2018, rising by 78.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	78.0%	(27.8%)	38.1%	21.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy and China were the primary sources for Germany's imports of single-axle tractors in terms of volume, together accounting for 87.8% of total imports. Other countries had relatively smaller shares in this market.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, Germany's imports of single-axle tractors in value terms fell. In 2020, imports stood at 3 358 thousand US dollars, a sharp decrease of 30.5% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 62.6%, equivalent to an average annual growth rate of 17.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 4 835 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase of 63.6% also occurring in that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	43.1%	63.6%	(30.5%)	17.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, the Netherlands, and Switzerland were the main sources for Germany's imports of single-axle tractors in value terms. Italy accounted for 46.4% of imports, the Netherlands for 18.9%, and Switzerland for 16.3%. Together, these three countries made up 81.6% 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 Germany in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io