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Welded circular-section stainless steel tubes, pipes and hollow profiles market in Germany

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2024, the physical volume of the German market for welded circular-section stainless steel tubes showed considerable variation. Consumption began at 216 thousand tonnes in 2018, declined to 206 thousand tonnes in 2019, and fell sharply to 178 thousand tonnes in 2020. A rebound occurred in 2021, restoring the market to 206 thousand tonnes, followed by a slight dip to 195 thousand tonnes in 2022. By 2024, the market volume had grown to 225 thousand tonnes, surpassing its initial level.

Measured in value, the market followed a distinct trajectory. Turnover dropped from $1.05 billion in 2018 to $799 million in 2020. A strong recovery ensued, with the market value reaching $1.04 billion in 2021 and $1.11 billion in 2022, before climbing to $1.34 billion in 2024. This indicates a significant increase in average unit values during the latter years, contrasting with the more volatile physical consumption trends.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2022, 2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2022, 2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2022, 2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2022, 2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Germany
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2022, 2024, K t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2022, 2024, M $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production welded circular stainless pipes in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Germany's production of welded circular-section stainless steel tubes, pipes and hollow profiles declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 783 million US dollars, representing a 19.1% decrease compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 7.5%, with an average annual decline of 2.6%. The peak was reached in 2018 at 1,057 million US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 24.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	24.7%	(8.4%)	(19.1%)	(2.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Germany's production of welded circular-section stainless steel tubes, pipes and hollow profiles declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output totaled 133.8 thousand tonnes, down 21.0% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 12.1%, equivalent to an average annual decline of 4.2%. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 181.0 thousand tonnes, which also experienced the largest annual growth of 18.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	18.8%	(6.4%)	(21.0%)	(4.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports welded circular stainless pipes from Germany

Exports in kind, K t

Germany's exports of welded circular-section stainless steel tubes, pipes and hollow profiles declined for the third year running. In 2020, exports amounted to 56.7 thousand tonnes, a decrease of 21.0% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 28.1%, translating to an average annual decline of 10.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.6%)	(3.6%)	(21.0%)	(10.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany's export structure for welded circular-section stainless steel tubes, pipes and hollow profiles was relatively balanced rather than concentrated. The Netherlands accounted for 10.7% of exports, Austria for 9.3%, and Switzerland for 9.2%. Together, these three countries represented 29.3% of total export volumes, with the remaining 70.7% distributed among numerous other trading partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Germany's exports of welded circular-section stainless steel tubes, pipes and hollow profiles declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, export value reached 391.9 million US dollars, marking a significant decrease of 20.9% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 18.5%, with an average annual decline of 6.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 502.0 million US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 4.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.4%	(1.3%)	(20.9%)	(6.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Austria, and Switzerland were the largest buyers of welded circular-section stainless steel tubes, pipes and hollow profiles from Germany, though they did not dominate the market. The Netherlands accounted for 9.8% of export value, Austria for 8.6%, and Switzerland for 8.0%. Together, these three countries represented 26.5% of total export value, with the remaining share distributed among a wide range of smaller partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports welded circular stainless pipes to Germany

Imports in kind, K t

Germany's imports of welded circular-section stainless steel tubes, pipes and hollow profiles declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 101.1 thousand tonnes, a decrease of 7.1% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 9.3%, with an average annual decline of 3.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.0%)	(0.4%)	(7.1%)	(3.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy, France, and Czechia were the leading suppliers of welded circular-section stainless steel tubes, pipes and hollow profiles to Germany. Italy accounted for 64.1% of import volumes, France for 6.6%, and Czechia for 6.2%. Combined, these three countries represented 76.9% of total import volumes.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Germany's imports of welded circular-section stainless steel tubes, pipes and hollow profiles declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, import value stood at 407.6 million US dollars, showing a substantial drop of 10.5% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 11.1%, with an average annual decline of 3.8%. The peak was reached in 2018 at 492.5 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 7.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.5%	(7.5%)	(10.5%)	(3.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, France, and Austria remained the main suppliers of welded circular-section stainless steel tubes, pipes and hollow profiles to Germany. Italy accounted for 54.6% of import value, France for 6.3%, and Austria for 6.1%. Together, these three countries formed 67.0% of total import value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io