Tobacco machinery and its parts market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The market for tobacco machinery and its parts in Germany reached 713.2 million US dollars in 2018, supported by technological advances from major players like Körber and Hauni, particularly in machinery for reduced-risk products such as Tobacco Heating Products (THP). Innovations included automated harvesting, sorting systems, and computer-controlled drying, which improved tobacco quality and spurred demand for new equipment.

Market volume fell to 522.3 million US dollars in 2019 and dropped further to 377.1 million US dollars by 2021. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 disrupted global supply chains and production, exacerbating the decline. During this period, manufacturers continued integrating automation, robotics, IoT, and artificial intelligence to enhance efficiency, with investments in modular machines like the Multi Segment Maker for THP products.

A turnaround began in 2022 as the market grew to 396.7 million US dollars, driven by renewed demand for more efficient production equipment and sustained innovation. The focus on sustainable manufacturing and reduced-risk products remained central, while stricter packaging regulations and a rebound in cigarette sales in Germany supported machinery demand in the following years.

Production tobacco machinery and its parts in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2019, Germany's output of tobacco machinery and parts was valued at 402.2 million US dollars, marking a significant year-on-year decrease of 21.2%. Production declined by 9.4% between 2017 and 2019, which translates to an annualized rate of 3.2%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 510.6 million US dollars, with the largest increase of 15.1% also occurring that year.

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

Exports tobacco machinery and its parts from Germany

Based on marketing research findings, Germany did not export any tobacco machinery and parts from 2017 to 2020.

Imports tobacco machinery and its parts to Germany

Imports in kind, t

Germany's imports of tobacco machinery and parts in volume terms fell for the third year in a row. In 2019, the import volume was 2 858 t, which dropped sharply to 1 419 t in 2020—a decline of 50.4% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 65.1%, averaging an annualized rate of 29.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Hungary, Italy, and China were the key sources for Germany's imports of tobacco machinery and parts in volume terms. Hungary accounted for 65.4% of imports, Italy for 7.8%, and China for 7.6%, together making up 80.7% 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 tobacco machinery and parts in value terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 83.3 million US dollars, down 30.7% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 46.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -18.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 202.6 million US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 30.6%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the steepest decline of 40.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Hungary, France, and Italy were the primary markets for Germany's imports of tobacco machinery and parts in value terms. Hungary contributed 57.6% of imports, while France and Italy each accounted for 11.9%. Combined, these three countries represented 81.4% 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