In 2023, the import of stainless steel bars and rods, cold or hot-formed and further worked, to Germany was 8.2300 million kilograms. The forecast suggests a declining trend from 2024 to 2028, with a projected decline in import volume from 8.1206 million kilograms in 2024 to 7.6931 million kilograms in 2028. The year-on-year decreases average around 1.3%, demonstrating a consistent downward trajectory over the period. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for this period is approximately -1.3%.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts in global supply chains, changes in international trade policies, and technological advancements in domestic production capabilities, which could influence the demand for imported stainless steel products in Germany.