Single-phase AC motors market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the German market for single-phase AC motors was shaped by technological advancements. The launch of a permanent magnet motor by Baker Hughes in August 2018 enhanced efficiency for electric submersible pumps, contributing to innovation. By 2020, the widespread use of AC motors in applications like irrigation pumps and robotics, supported by improvements in electronics and permanent magnet materials, helped drive market volume to 5.1 million units.

After 2020, market volume entered a period of decline, falling to 4.8 million units in 2021 and 4.5 million units in 2022. This downward trend accelerated sharply in 2023, with volume dropping to 3.2 million units.

In 2024, the market contracted further to 2.7 million units. During this time, regulatory standards such as DIN EN 60034 shaped product requirements, while consumer preferences shifted toward motors for 230V applications. The civilian entertainment segment showed significant growth, indicating diversifying demand, and the relevance of single-phase capacitor motors diminished, affecting supplier inventories. Major player ABB introduced an innovative motor and inverter package for electric buses, reflecting ongoing technological development in the sector.

Production single-phase AC motors in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Germany's production of single-phase AC motors in monetary terms grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 268.4 million US dollars, remaining relatively stable compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 30%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.1%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Germany's production volume of single-phase AC motors declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, 2,846 thousand units were produced, representing an 8.3% decrease year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, production fell by 8.8%, equating to an annualized decline of 3.0%.

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

Exports single-phase AC motors from Germany

Exports in kind, K unit

After two years of growth, Germany's exports of single-phase AC motors in volume terms declined. In 2020, exports totaled 5,650 thousand units, down 2.1% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 6.2%, with an annualized growth rate of 2.0%. The peak was recorded in 2019 at 5,769 thousand units, which also saw the largest annual increase of 5.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main destinations for Germany's exports of single-phase AC motors in volume terms were France (26.3% of exports), Czechia (17.2%), and Poland (14.5%). Together, these three countries accounted for 58.0% of total export flows.

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 single-phase AC motors in value terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 228.3 million US dollars, showing a measured decrease of 3.3% year-over-year. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 248.0 million US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 10.1%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 4.8% drop.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's exports of single-phase AC motors in value terms were distributed across a wide range of partner countries. France (21.6% of exports), Czechia (13.4%), and Austria (10.5%) together accounted for 45.5% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports single-phase AC motors to Germany

Imports in kind, K unit

Germany's import volume of single-phase AC motors increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 7,894 thousand units, reflecting a limited improvement of 5.6% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 16%, with an annualized growth rate of 5.1%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the key sources for Germany's imports of single-phase AC motors in volume terms were China (30.7% of imports), Tunisia (22.8%), and Poland (9.6%). Collectively, these three partners represented 63.1% 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

In 2020, Germany's imports of single-phase AC motors in value terms stood at 256.3 million US dollars, up 5.2% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 13.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.4%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 3.3%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with an 11.9% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the core markets for Germany's imports of single-phase AC motors in value terms were Tunisia (27.3% of imports), China (13.8%), and France (11.9%). Together, these three countries accounted for 52.9% 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