Unworked glass tubes market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The German market for unworked glass tubes showed significant fluctuations in value between 2018 and 2024. Starting at 425 million US dollars in 2018, the market size contracted to 360 million in 2020, then expanded over the next two years to reach a peak of 564 million in 2022. However, by 2024, the market had fallen sharply to 347 million, ending the period below its initial level.

Domestic production mirrored this volatility, declining from 805 million dollars in 2018 to 409 million in 2020 before recovering to 641 million in 2022 and then falling again to 416 million in 2024. A major shift occurred in exports, which dropped from a high of 419 million in 2018 to an average of approximately 100 million annually from 2019 onward, altering the supply-demand balance within the country.

Imports remained a stable component, fluctuating within a narrow band between 32 million and 44 million each year. The combined effect of production swings and the sustained reduction in export volumes was the primary driver behind the calculated changes in the overall market size throughout these years.

Production unworked glass tubes in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In Germany, the output value of unworked glass tubes reached 409.2 million US dollars in 2020, representing a 12.6% increase compared to the previous year. However, over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 42.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -17.0%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

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

Exports unworked glass tubes from Germany

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. The lowest export volume of unworked glass tubes was recorded in 2020 at 1,297 tonnes, marking a 19.9% decrease compared to 2019. In contrast, the highest volume was in 2018 at 6,443 tonnes, representing a 3.9% increase from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 74.9%. Overall, the peak-to-trough ratio between 2018 and 2020 was 5 times.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, the United States, and Japan were the main markets for Germany's exports of unworked glass tubes in volume terms. China accounted for 51.7% of exports, the United States for 22.6%, and Japan for 8.6%. Together, these three countries represented 82.9% 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

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. The lowest export value was in 2020 at 83.9 million US dollars, showing a significant 20.0% year-on-year decrease. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 418.9 million US dollars, which was a 9.2% increase from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 75.0%. The amplitude between the peak in 2018 and the trough in 2020 was 5 times.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, China, the United States, and Japan remained the key destinations for Germany's exports of unworked glass tubes in value terms. China accounted for 52.1% of exports, the United States for 23.4%, and Japan for 7.6%. Collectively, these three markets made up 83.1% 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 unworked glass tubes to Germany

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year improvement, Germany's imports of unworked glass tubes declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 9,607 tonnes, down by 21.3% compared to 2019. The highest import volume was in 2019 at 12,202 tonnes, which represented a 33.7% increase from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 18.4%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 5.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, the United States, and France were the principal suppliers of unworked glass tubes to Germany in volume terms. Italy accounted for 34.6% of imports, the United States for 23.0%, and France for 11.0%. Together, these three countries represented 68.6% 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

In 2020, Germany's import value of unworked glass tubes reached 35.0 million US dollars, indicating a strong decrease of 10.9% compared to 2019. The largest increase was recorded in 2019, with a rise of 1.0%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 12.7%, equating to an annualized decline of 4.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, Italy, and the Netherlands led the structure of Germany's imports of unworked glass tubes in value terms. The United States accounted for 33.4% of imports, Italy for 20.1%, and the Netherlands for 13.9%. Collectively, these three countries represented 67.4% 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