The forecast for Germany's import volume of metal structures and parts of structures indicates a steady growth from 2024 to 2028, starting from 1.6936 billion kilograms in 2024 and rising to 1.8007 billion kilograms by 2028. In 2023, the actual import volume was below this forecasted growth trajectory, reflecting a rebound in imports. The year-on-year growth from 2024 to 2025 is 1.61%, continuing to rise incrementally each year, reaching a cumulative increase of 6.33% by 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for this period can be estimated to indicate a moderate expansion trend in the German market for metal structures.
Future trends to monitor include:
- The impact of EU trade agreements and potential tariffs on metal imports.
- Advancements in construction technology that may alter the demand for certain types of metal structures.
- Economic factors, such as GDP growth and industrial production rates, which could affect the import levels.
- Environmental regulations that may drive shifts towards more sustainable materials, influencing metal structure imports.
