Test benches market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2019, the German test bench market expanded in both volume and value, driven by rising investments in automation and precision technologies within the aerospace and automotive sectors. Technological advances facilitated the integration of IoT connectivity and remote monitoring, while the entry of new players offering modular solutions and growing demand for test benches dedicated to electric and hybrid vehicles further stimulated growth.

Between 2020 and 2021, while physical market volume fluctuated, market value increased consistently. This shift reflected rising demand for more sophisticated, IoT-capable test benches with real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance functions, primarily for new energy vehicles and electric vehicles. Enhanced cooperation between test bench manufacturers and automotive companies to develop specialized testing solutions supported this trend, alongside continued investments in AI and machine learning integration to improve testing accuracy.

From 2022 through 2024, regulatory pressures from stricter EU and German emission and safety standards, along with the ongoing electrification of the automotive industry, fueled demand for high-precision and modular test platforms. The market saw a strong increase in the installation of test benches for electric powertrains, rising by 29% in 2024 alone. Concurrently, the introduction of AI-controlled torque test platforms and new legal frameworks such as the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act shaped the operating environment, maintaining volume growth despite challenges from global supply chain disruptions and rising raw material costs.

Production test benches in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After two years of growth, test bench production in Germany experienced a decline. In 2020, output was valued at 902 million US dollars, representing a significant drop of 14.3% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 053 million US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 14.0% rise.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Following a two-year uptick, test bench production in Germany saw a decline. In 2020, Germany produced 23 244 tonnes of test benches, marking a substantial decrease of 19.9% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 4.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.4%. The peak was in 2019 with 29 027 tonnes, and the largest increase was recorded that same year at 13.6%.

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

Exports test benches from Germany

Exports in kind, t

Test bench exports from Germany declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Germany exported 11 516 tonnes of test benches, showing a gradual drop of 7.4% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 20.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the geographical structure of test bench exports in volume terms was highly diversified. China accounted for 32.1% of exports, the United States for 6.5%, and the United Kingdom for 4.4%, together making up only 43.0% of total flows. The remaining 57.0% was distributed among numerous smaller partner countries.

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

Test bench exports from Germany declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 633.2 million US dollars, which is 15.2% less than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 22.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 8.2%.

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

During 2017 to 2020, test bench exports from Germany in value terms were relatively evenly spread. China contributed 34.1% of exports, the United States 8.0%, and Mexico 3.6%, jointly accounting for only 45.7% 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 test benches to Germany

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The market showed volatility during these years. Imports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a 1.9-fold difference between these years. In 2020, test bench shipments to Germany from abroad totaled 2 910 tonnes, representing a sharp decline of 32.6% compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 4 672 tonnes, and the largest increase occurred that same year with an 85.7% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Czechia led as the top supplier of test benches to Germany, accounting for 55.0% of imports in volume terms, followed by Italy at 10.1% and China at 9.7%. Their combined share reached 74.8% of total imports.

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

After two years of growth, Germany's test bench import volume declined. In 2020, Germany imported a total of 66.6 million US dollars worth of test benches, down by 15.8% from the year before. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 34.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 10.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 79.1 million US dollars, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 58.2% rise.

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

In the period from 2017 to 2020, Czechia, the United States, and Italy formed the largest group of suppliers of test benches to Germany in value terms, with shares of 20.9%, 16.4%, and 10.1%, respectively. However, their combined contribution was limited to 47.5% of total imports, reflecting a diversified country structure.

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

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