Tubes, pipes and hoses of vulcanized rubber market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the German market for vulcanized rubber tubing and hoses contracted from 110.0 thousand tons to 81.2 thousand tons. This decline was initially driven by raw material price volatility, which raised costs and constrained investments in 2019. The market was further pressured in 2020 by global supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, which impacted production and trade flows, despite a concurrent rise in demand for medical hoses.

A recovery began in 2021, with market volume reaching 100.8 thousand tons and climbing to 108.2 thousand tons in 2022. This rebound was supported by the entry of new specialized suppliers introducing innovative rubber compounds and improved vulcanization technologies. Simultaneously, the growing adoption of electric vehicles, which require specialized hoses for cooling and battery management systems, alongside increasing use of lightweight hoses to improve fuel efficiency in new cars, provided significant demand-side drivers.

The market volume eased to 99.3 thousand tons in 2023 and stabilized at 98.9 thousand tons in 2024. Established manufacturers like AS-KAAS-KA and Möllering GmbH, known for their broad product portfolios and technical precision, continued to shape the competitive landscape during this period.

Production tubes, pipes and hoses of vulcanized rubber in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Germany's production of tubes, pipes, and hoses made from vulcanized rubber has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 1 167 million US dollars, marking a 12.1% decrease compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 9.8%, which translates to an average annual decline of 3.4%. The highest production value was recorded in 2018 at 1 399 million US dollars, with the largest year-on-year increase of 8.2% also occurring that year.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Germany's production of tubes, pipes, and hoses made from vulcanized rubber has declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 59 525 tonnes, down by 12.5% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -3.1%. The peak production volume was reached in 2018 at 69 770 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 6.7% compared to the previous year.

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

Exports tubes, pipes and hoses of vulcanized rubber from Germany

Exports in kind, K t

Germany's exports of tubes, pipes, and hoses made from vulcanized rubber have fallen for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country exported 64.1 thousand tonnes, representing a significant drop of 15.1% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports declined by 25%, averaging an annual decrease of 9.1%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 87.1 thousand tonnes, with the largest increase of 2.0% also occurring that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's exports of tubes, pipes, and hoses made from vulcanized rubber were distributed across a wide range of markets. The top three destinations—China (7.7% of exports in volume), France (7.3%), and Austria (6.8%)—collectively accounted for just 21.8% of total exports. The remaining 78.2% was spread among numerous smaller markets.

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

Germany's exports of tubes, pipes, and hoses made from vulcanized rubber have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, export value stood at 1 238 million US dollars, down by 9.4% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 15.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -5.6%. The peak export value was recorded in 2018 at 1 588 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a drop of 13.9%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 7.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, no single market dominated Germany's exports of tubes, pipes, and hoses made from vulcanized rubber in value terms. The top three markets—China (11.5% of export value), Hungary (7.9%), and the United Kingdom (6.9%)—together represented only 26.2% of total exports. The rest was divided among many smaller trading partners, each with relatively modest shares.

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

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

Imports tubes, pipes and hoses of vulcanized rubber to Germany

Imports in kind, K t

Germany's imports of tubes, pipes, and hoses made from vulcanized rubber have decreased for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 85.7 thousand tonnes, a decline of 16.2% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 26.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -9.7%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 127.3 thousand tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a drop of 19.7%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 9.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's imports of tubes, pipes, and hoses made from vulcanized rubber in volume terms were spread across various countries. The top three sources—Czechia (15.5% of imports in volume), Turkey (13.1%), and Poland (13.0%)—together made up just 41.6% of total imports. The remaining 58.4% came from a diverse range of other countries.

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 tubes, pipes, and hoses made from vulcanized rubber have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import value was recorded at 867 million US dollars, down by 14.9% from the prior year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 22%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -8.0%. The peak import value was in 2018 at 1 260 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a drop of 19.2%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 13.3%.

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

During 2017-2020, Germany's imports of tubes, pipes, and hoses made from vulcanized rubber in value terms were relatively evenly distributed. The top three suppliers—Poland (16.0% of import value), Czechia (14.0%), and Italy (9.5%)—jointly accounted for only 39.5% of total imports, with the rest spread across many other partners.

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

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