Test benches market in Austria

Earlier Report Observations

The Austrian test benches market showed considerable variation in physical volume from 2018 to 2024. After an initial increase to 3,401 t in 2019, domestic consumption contracted to a low of 2,237 t in 2021. A sustained recovery began in 2022, culminating in a market size of 4,528 t by 2024, while the market's value reached $360.3 million.

The strong market expansion from 2022 onwards was primarily fueled by global technological and regulatory shifts. The automotive industry's rapid electrification, driven by stricter international emissions standards like WLTP, increased demand for test benches capable of evaluating electric and hybrid powertrains. Concurrently, the broader adoption of Industry 4.0 principles, involving automation, IoT connectivity, and AI for predictive maintenance, led manufacturers to invest in more advanced and intelligent testing equipment.

Production test benches in Austria

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Austria's test bench production volume declined after two years of growth. In 2020, output was valued at 440.7 million US dollars, representing a significant decline of 12.9% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production increased by 4%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 1.3%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 506.1 million US dollars, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 15.6%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Test bench production in Austria declined after two years of gains. In 2020, Austria produced 4 611 tonnes of test benches, reflecting a substantial reduction of 28.0% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 3%, equating to an annualized decline of 1.0%. The highest production volume was recorded in 2019 at 6 400 tonnes, with the largest annual increase occurring in 2018 at 17.0%.

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

Exports test benches from Austria

Exports in kind, t

Austria's test bench export volume declined after two years of increase. In 2020, Austria exported 2 130 tonnes of test benches, marking a reduction of 34.6% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 7.7%, which corresponds to an annualized growth rate of 2.5%. The peak export volume was recorded in 2019 at 3 259 tonnes, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 43.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, India, and the United States were the main markets for Austria's test bench exports in volume terms. China accounted for 56.1% of exports, India for 9.7%, and the United States for 8.8%. Together, these three countries represented 74.6% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Austria's test bench exports declined after two years of growth. In 2020, exports reached 211.1 million US dollars, constituting a sharp decline of 28.7% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 9.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.2%. The highest export value was recorded in 2019 at 296.2 million US dollars, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 46.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, India, and the United States stood out as the main markets for Austria's test bench exports in value terms. China accounted for 55.7% of exports, India for 8.9%, and the United States for 8.4%. Together, these three countries represented 73.0% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports test benches to Austria

Imports in kind, t

Austria's test bench import volume increased after two years of reduction. In 2020, Austria imported 262 tonnes of test benches, amounting to a slight uptick of 0.6% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 28.6%, with a compound annual decline rate of 10.6%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 260 tonnes, while the largest annual decline occurred in 2019 at 16.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Czechia, and Italy were consistently the main sources for Austria's test bench imports in volume terms. Germany accounted for 57.6% of imports, Czechia for 15.5%, and Italy for 8.4%. Together, these three countries represented 81.5% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Austria's test bench imports from abroad stood at 17.1 million US dollars, marking a significant improvement of 16.1% year-over-year. The lowest import value was recorded in 2019 at 14.8 million US dollars, while the highest was in 2018 at 17.8 million US dollars. The largest annual decline occurred in 2019 at 17.0%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Germany, Italy, and the United States remained the key partners for Austria's test bench imports in value terms. Germany accounted for 45.2% of imports, Italy for 7.9%, and the United States for 7.6%. Together, these three countries accounted for 60.7% of total import flows.

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

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