Soldering, brazing and welding machines market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The German market for soldering, brazing and welding machinery saw its volume decline from 200 million USD in 2018 to 155 million USD in 2020, and further to 136.6 million USD by 2024. This contraction occurred alongside a general decrease in domestic production value over the period.

Despite the overall market downturn, specific production segments experienced growth. In 2019, the value of machinery for resistance welding of metals rose by 34%, contributing to a broader 2.6% increase in the sector's production output. Similarly, in 2022, automated machines for arc or plasma welding of metals recorded a significant 52.5% production value increase, with rising unit output across several product categories.

Production of welding consumables and parts for welding equipment grew by 15.5% and 11.3% respectively in 2023. The industry focus shifted towards automation, digital quality assurance, and environmentally friendly materials, supported by demand from the automotive, aerospace, and electronics sectors. In mid-2024, the 'Urban Steel Rockstars' platform was launched to foster industry innovation, and the updated DVS 2212-2 standard for testing plastic welders was published, reflecting ongoing technological advancement.

Production soldering, brazing and welding machines in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Germany's production of soldering, brazing, and welding machines reached a value of 187.1 million US dollars, representing a 15.5% increase compared to 2019. However, over the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production declined by 17.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -6.1%.

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

Exports soldering, brazing and welding machines from Germany

Exports in kind, t

Germany's exports of soldering, brazing, and welding machines declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 2 060 tonnes, marking a 21.9% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 6.5%, with a CAGR of 2.1%. The peak was recorded in 2018 at 2 784 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 43.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's exports of soldering, brazing, and welding machines were widely distributed across markets. The Netherlands accounted for 10.5% of exports, France for 10.0%, and Austria for 7.3%, with these three countries together making up only 27.7% 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 soldering, brazing, and welding machines in value terms declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 84.6 million US dollars, a 25.2% drop compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 13.3%, equivalent to an annualized rate of -4.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 119.9 million US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 22.9%.

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

During 2017-2020, the United States was the largest buyer of German soldering, brazing, and welding machines in value terms, accounting for 10.4% of exports, followed by China at 7.8% and France at 6.8%. Together, these three countries represented only 25.0% of total export value, with the remaining 75.0% spread across numerous other trading partners.

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

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

Imports soldering, brazing and welding machines to Germany

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Germany imported 2 083 tonnes of soldering, brazing, and welding machines, a 10.8% increase year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 6.3%, with a CAGR of -2.2%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 879 tonnes, while the peak occurred in 2018 at 2 308 tonnes. The largest annual decline was in 2019 at 18.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China was the largest source of Germany's imports of soldering, brazing, and welding machines in volume terms, contributing 35.3% of imports, followed by Czechia at 15.0% and Italy at 13.8%. These three countries together accounted for 64.0% 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 soldering, brazing, and welding machines in value terms totaled 52.5 million US dollars, up 8.7% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 4.0%, with a CAGR of 1.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 48.4 million US dollars, while the highest was in 2018 at 58.5 million US dollars. The largest annual decline occurred in 2019 at 17.4%, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 15.9%.

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

Over 2017-2020, Austria accounted for 19.5% of Germany's imports of soldering, brazing, and welding machines in value terms, Czechia for 17.9%, and China for 14.7%. Together, these three countries absorbed 52.0% of total import value, making them the primary sources for Germany.

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

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