Textile-reinforced hoses without fittings market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The market for textile-reinforced hoses without fittings in Germany reached its highest volume in 2018 at 23 602 t. That same year, the publication of the DIN EN ISO 28017 product standard established clear quality requirements for wire- or textile-reinforced dredging hoses, promoting standardization within the segment.

From 2019 through 2023, the market volume experienced a consistent annual decline, falling to 11 795 t by 2023. The downward trend accelerated in 2024, with volume dropping to 9 800 t. This sharp contraction coincided with the introduction of the Single-Use Plastic Fund Act (EWKFondsG) on January 1, 2024, which imposes a levy on certain plastic-containing single-use products and obliges manufacturers to share disposal costs, directly affecting producers of relevant rubber goods. The simultaneous launch of mandatory manufacturer registration on the DIVID platform to enforce compliance added further regulatory pressure.

Despite the overall volume decrease, market dynamics showed a shift toward sustainable elastomers and higher-performance vulcanized rubber products to meet growing ecological and technical demands. Investments and innovation continued, exemplified by manufacturers like immuG Rohr + Schlauch GmbH offering customized rubber hoses and tubes with EU funding support.

Production textile-reinforced hoses without fittings in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Production of textile-reinforced hoses without fittings in Germany has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 192.6 million US dollars, marking a 19.4% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 26.1%, with an average annual decline of 9.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 278.6 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 6.8%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Germany's production volume of textile-reinforced hoses without fittings has dropped for the second consecutive year. In 2020, 8,282 tonnes were produced, showing a significant decrease of 19.3% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production declined by 30.7%, with an average annual reduction of 11.5%. The peak volume was in 2018 at 12,108 tonnes, which also experienced the largest increase of 1.3%.

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

Exports textile-reinforced hoses without fittings from Germany

Exports in kind, t

Germany's export volume of textile-reinforced hoses without fittings has fallen for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 12,423 tonnes, representing a solid decline of 18.2% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 31.2%, with an average annual drop of 11.7%.

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

An analysis of exports in kind from 2017 to 2020 reveals a wide distribution across many markets. Hungary accounted for 15.4% of exports, China for 10.9%, and the Netherlands for 7.0%, together making up only 33.3% of total flows. The remaining 66.7% was spread among numerous other 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, M $ US

Exports of textile-reinforced hoses without fittings from Germany have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 279.4 million US dollars, down by 8.4% from the year before. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 25.8%, equating to an average annual decline of 9.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 377.3 million US dollars, which saw a slight increase of 0.2%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 19.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, textile-reinforced hoses without fittings from Germany were traded with many countries. Even the largest destinations—Hungary, China, and Mexico—together represented only 40.2% of total exports in value terms.

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

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

Imports textile-reinforced hoses without fittings to Germany

Imports in kind, t

Imports of textile-reinforced hoses without fittings into Germany have declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports reached 18,037 tonnes, showing a robust decrease of 20.1% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 32.5%, with an average annual decline of 12.3%. The peak volume was in 2018 at 28,937 tonnes, which saw an increase of 8.3%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 22.0%.

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

During 2017-2020, Turkey, Bulgaria, and France were important suppliers of textile-reinforced hoses without fittings to Germany, accounting for 14.1%, 12.3%, and 9.2% of imports in kind, respectively. However, their combined share reached only 35.6% of total imports, with the remaining 64.4% distributed among many other partners.

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

Germany's import volume of textile-reinforced hoses without fittings has decreased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 176.9 million US dollars, corresponding to a sharp drop of 26.1% over the past year. From 2017 to 2020, imports declined by 37.4%, with an average annual reduction of 14.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 319.7 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 13.1%.

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

During 2017-2020, imports in value terms of textile-reinforced hoses without fittings to Germany were allocated across a large number of markets. Bulgaria accounted for 13.7% of imports, Hungary for 13.4%, and Turkey for 11.5%, jointly making up only 38.6% 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