Stainless steel woven wire endless bands for machinery market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The market for stainless steel woven wire endless bands in Germany experienced notable fluctuations in volume between 2018 and 2024. Starting at 2 379 t in 2018, consumption peaked the following year at 2 484 t. This upward trend was interrupted in 2020 when the market volume contracted by 10% to 2 237 t, before recovering to 2 411 t in 2021.

From 2022 onward, the market entered a phase of gradual contraction. Volume fell to 2 264 t in 2022, then to 2 213 t in 2023, and reached 2 029 t in 2024. This period marked a sustained decline from the post-recovery high of 2021.

In the most recent year, the industrial landscape featured ongoing technological progress in manufacturing, including advanced rolling and coating techniques that produce thinner, more corrosion-resistant, and durable bands. The market continues to serve a broad base of applications across the automotive, aerospace, medical, and chemical industries, which underpins core demand.

Production stainless woven endless bands for machinery in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Germany's production of stainless steel woven wire endless bands for machinery declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 63 051 thousand US dollars, marking a moderate decrease of 8.8% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 8.1%, with an average annual decline of 2.8%. The highest production value was recorded in 2018 at 75 187 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 9.6%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Following two years of growth, Germany's production volume of stainless steel woven wire endless bands for machinery declined. In 2020, 1 944 tonnes were produced, down by 10.8% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 9.5%, with an average annual decline of 3.3%. The peak volume was reached in 2019 at 2 180 tonnes, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 0.8%.

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

Exports stainless woven endless bands for machinery from Germany

Exports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Germany's exports of stainless steel woven wire endless bands for machinery declined. In 2020, exports totaled 203.8 tonnes, reflecting a moderate drop of 4.9% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 18.9%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 5.9%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 214.4 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 13.2%.

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

An analysis of export volumes from 2017 to 2020 reveals a broad distribution across many markets. The United States accounted for 24.1% of exports, India for 10.6%, and France for 6.2%, together making up 40.9% of total flows. The remaining 59.1% was distributed among other trading partners.

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, K $ US

Following two years of growth, Germany's exports of stainless steel woven wire endless bands for machinery declined. In 2020, exports reached 20 034 thousand US dollars, corresponding to a decline of 7.5% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 15.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.0%. The peak export value was recorded in 2019 at 21 649 thousand US dollars, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 15.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's exports of stainless steel woven wire endless bands for machinery in value terms were distributed across a large number of markets. The United States accounted for 22.9% of exports, France for 8.9%, and South Korea for 5.8%, together representing 37.5% of total 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 stainless woven endless bands for machinery to Germany

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Germany's import volumes of stainless steel woven wire endless bands for machinery declined. In 2020, imports reached 496.4 tonnes, indicating a fall of 4.2% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 24.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.6%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 517.9 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 28.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the geographical pattern of import volumes was characterized by a strong dominance of China, which accounted for 75.5% of total flows. Other partners held relatively minor shares.

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, K $ US

Following two years of growth, Germany's imports of stainless steel woven wire endless bands for machinery declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 4 468 thousand US dollars, showing a reduction of 14.9% relative to the prior year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 7.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.4%. The peak import value was recorded in 2019 at 5 250 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 16.2%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, three key markets—China, Slovakia, and the Netherlands—dominated Germany's imports in value terms, together accounting for 83.5% of total flows.

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

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