Vulcanised rubber thread and cord market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2022, the market for vulcanised rubber thread and cord in Germany showed significant volume volatility alongside steady value growth. Physical market size fell from 830 t in 2018 to 765 t in 2019, then rose to 850 t in 2020. A sharp contraction to 609 t occurred in 2021, followed by a recovery to 820 t in 2022. In monetary terms, the market expanded from $3.65 million to $4.53 million over the same period, with only a slight pause in 2021, indicating rising unit prices.

The market environment has been influenced by sectoral demand and regulatory shifts. Growing need from the automotive and electrical industries supported demand for vulcanised rubber products. From 2024, new EU rules such as the revised Emissions Trading System allocation for new entrants and the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act imposed additional compliance costs and sustainability reporting requirements on manufacturers. A higher CO2 price of €45 per ton also affected production economics, while consumer trends favored higher-quality, skin-compatible elastic cords from German producers.

Production vulcanised rubber thread and cord in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In Germany, the output of vulcanised rubber thread and cord was valued at 2 199 K $ US in 2020, showing a modest increase of 1.0% compared to the previous year. Production reached its lowest point in 2019 at 2 177 K $ US, with the largest decline recorded that year at 10.6%. Over the period from 2018 to 2020, production decreased by 9.7%, which translates to an annualized rate of 3.3%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Vulcanised rubber thread and cord production in Germany declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Germany produced 103.6 t, marking a year-on-year decrease of 1.0%. From 2018 to 2020, production fell by 10.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.7%.

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

Exports vulcanised rubber thread and cord from Germany

Exports in kind, t

Germany's vulcanised rubber thread and cord export volume declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 634 t, showing a decline of 2.5% compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 658 t, with the largest increase that year at 42.7%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 37.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Czechia, Austria, and France were the key destinations for Germany's vulcanised rubber thread and cord exports in kind. Czechia accounted for 36.0% of exports, Austria for 10.9%, and France for 9.3%, together representing 56.2% 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, K $ US

In 2020, Germany's vulcanised rubber thread and cord exports stood at 4 529 K $ US, representing a 10.5% advance compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 6.8%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 55.4%. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 60.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 17.0%.

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

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, Czechia, Italy, and Switzerland consistently led in the country structure of Germany's vulcanised rubber thread and cord exports in value terms. Czechia accounted for 31.5% of exports, Italy for 9.9%, and Switzerland for 9.4%, jointly making up 50.8% 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 vulcanised rubber thread and cord to Germany

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Germany's vulcanised rubber thread and cord imports came to 1 381 t, reflecting a rise of 5.3% compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 4.5%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 34.0%. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 34.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 10.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Thailand, Malaysia, and Luxembourg were the main sources for Germany's vulcanised rubber thread and cord imports in kind. Thailand accounted for 58.2% of imports, Malaysia for 16.7%, and Luxembourg for 13.9%, together representing 88.7% 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, K $ US

Germany's vulcanised rubber thread and cord imports increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Germany imported approximately 6 261 K $ US, marking an increase of 10.9% relative to the prior year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 49%, with a compound annual growth rate of 14.2%.

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

In 2017–2020, Thailand, Luxembourg, and Malaysia were the primary destinations in the geographical breakdown of Germany's vulcanised rubber thread and cord imports in value terms. Thailand accounted for 36.7% of imports, Luxembourg for 25.9%, and Malaysia for 12.0%, with a combined share of 74.6% 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