Threaded self-tapping screws market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The market for threaded self-tapping screws in Germany was characterized by established domestic and international suppliers, with sustained industrial and consumer demand for high-quality, corrosion-resistant fasteners. Market volume decreased from 69.3 thousand tons in 2018 to 57.2 thousand tons in 2020, a decline accelerated in 2020 by global supply chain disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic which constrained raw material availability.

A recovery began in 2021, lifting the market to 64.8 thousand tons, supported by growing customer preference for screws with enhanced material properties and more sustainable production processes. Growth surged to 79.8 thousand tons in 2022, driven by intensified demand for specialized self-tapping screws designed for plastic and metal applications, where precision and assembly efficiency were key.

Following the 2022 peak, market volume contracted sharply to 45.5 thousand tons in 2023, before a modest increase to 47.7 thousand tons in 2024.

Production threaded self-tapping screws in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Germany's production of threaded self-tapping screws declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 355.1 million US dollars, marking a slight decrease of 2.5% compared to the previous year. The largest increase occurred in 2018, when production rose by 10.1% to reach its peak value of 398.4 million US dollars. However, the following year saw the most significant decline, with output dropping by 8.6% in 2019.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Threaded self-tapping screws production in Germany fell for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Germany produced 44 594 tonnes, showing a gradual year-on-year decrease of 7.7%. From 2017 to 2020, production declined by 12.2%, which translates to an annualized rate of 4.2%. The highest production volume was recorded in 2018 at 50 875 tonnes, with the largest increase that year being a modest 0.2%.

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

Exports threaded self-tapping screws from Germany

Exports in kind, K t

After two years of growth, Germany's exports of threaded self-tapping screws declined in 2020. The country exported 82.9 thousand tonnes, down by 6.9% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 4.8%, averaging an annual growth rate of 1.6%. The peak export volume was in 2019 at 89.0 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 8.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's exports of threaded self-tapping screws were not heavily concentrated on a few key markets. Switzerland accounted for 11.3% of exports in kind, Austria for 10.4%, and France for 7.3%. Together, these three countries represented just 29.0% 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

Following two years of increase, Germany's exports of threaded self-tapping screws declined in 2020. Export volume reached 653.6 million US dollars, reflecting a small decline of 2.8% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 11.9%, with an annualized rate of 3.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 672.3 million US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 13.2%.

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

Over the period 2017–2020, Germany's exports of threaded self-tapping screws in value terms were distributed across a wide range of partner countries. Austria accounted for 10.2% of exports in value terms, Switzerland for 9.4%, and France for 6.9%. Combined, these three countries made up just 26.5% of total export 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 threaded self-tapping screws to Germany

Imports in kind, K t

Germany's imports of threaded self-tapping screws declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 95.5 thousand tonnes, indicating a moderate decline of 5.0% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 3.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.3%. The maximum import volume was recorded in 2018 at 100.6 thousand tonnes, with the largest increase that year being 1.4%.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, the key sources for Germany's imports of threaded self-tapping screws in kind were Asia, not elsewhere specified (45.8% of imports in kind), Vietnam (13.1%), and China (9.8%). Together, these partners represented 68.7% 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

Germany's imports of threaded self-tapping screws fell for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 389.4 million US dollars, representing a 2.9% drop compared to the previous year. The highest import value was in 2018 at 413.2 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 7.8%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, with a decrease of 3.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main sources for Germany's imports of threaded self-tapping screws in value terms were Asia, not elsewhere specified (35.6% of imports in value terms), Switzerland (15.2%), and Vietnam (10.7%). Collectively, these destinations accounted for 61.5% of total import flows.

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

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