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Basic Metals Manufacturing in Germany Industry Data and Analysis
Over the past five years, the German metal industry has been operating in a challenging environment characterised by structural declines in demand, geopolitical uncertainty and profound pressure to transform. Between 2020 and 2025, turnover in the sector grew by an average of 3.5% per year. This development was driven in particular by strong sales growth in 2021 and 2022, which was due to high demand from the manufacturing and construction sectors as well as price increases for many metals such as steel, aluminium, copper and silver. In 2025, the sector's turnover is expected to fall by 4.8% to 133.3 billion euros. In 2025, the challenges for the German metal industry will have become even more acute. With the doubling of additional US tariffs on steel and aluminium products to 50%, a key export market will no longer exist, which will further increase competitive pressure in Europe. At the same time, the sharp decline in residential construction activity is dampening domestic demand for steel, while aluminium manufacturers are suffering from falling capacity utilisation due to weakening automotive production. The German metal sector is currently characterised by cost pressure, job cuts and international competition, and turnover in the metal sector is expected to fall by an average of 1.8% over the next five years and amount to 121.9 billion euros in 2030. The German metal industry is facing considerable upheaval. ArcelorMittal has cancelled its multi-billion euro hydrogen project, as uncertain supply situations, high energy prices and international risks are making profitability difficult. Instead, the company is focussing on electric arc furnaces using scrap metal. At the same time, cost pressure is forcing aluminium manufacturers to invest in energy-efficient technologies, renewable energies and recycling. In the steel industry, the trend towards lightweight construction is impacting demand, while high-strength steels are expected to secure market share. Copper is benefiting from electromobility, but must also adapt to stricter drinking water standards. Lead, zinc and tin are gaining in importance due to the energy transition, particularly in the areas of energy storage, photovoltaics and corrosion protection.
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What's included in this industry analysis
IBISWorld's research coverage on the Basic Metals Manufacturing industry in Germany includes market sizing, forecasting, data and analysis from 2015-2030. The most recent publication was released September 2025.
About this industry
What's this industry report about?
The Basic Metals Manufacturing industry in Germany operates under the WZ industry code C24.00DE. The metal production and processing sector comprises the activities of smelting and alloying ferrous and non-ferrous metals from ore, pig iron or scrap using electrometallurgical and other metallurgical processes. It also includes the production of metal alloys and superalloys by adding other chemical elements to pure metals and the manufacture of cast products. Related terms covered in the Basic Metals Manufacturing industry in Germany include 3-d printing, bionics, extrusion machine, kokskohle, corrosion, alloying, non-ferrous metals, mirror travel, rolling and drawing.
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in Basic Metals Manufacturing industry in Germany include Copper, aluminium, lead, zinc and tin, Pig iron, steel and ferroalloys and Precious metals.
What companies are included in this industry?
Companies covered in the Basic Metals Manufacturing industry in Germany include Thyssenkrupp Steel Europe AG, Aurubis AG and ArcelorMittal S. A. (Deutschland).
Performance
What's included in the Performance chapter?
The Performance chapter covers detailed analysis, datasets, detailed current performance, sources of volatility and an outlook with forecasts for the Basic Metals Manufacturing industry in Germany.
Questions answered in this chapter include what's driving current industry performance, what influences industry volatility, how do successful businesses overcome volatility, what's driving the industry outlook. This analysis is supported with data and statistics on industry revenues, costs, profits, businesses and employees.
Products & Markets
What's included in the Products and Markets chapter?
The Products and Markets chapter covers detailed product and service segmentation, analysis of major markets and international trade data for the for the Basic Metals Manufacturing industry in Germany.
Questions answered in this chapter include how are the industry's products and services performing, what are innovations in industry products and services, what products or services do successful businesses offer and what's influencing demand from the industry's markets. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by product and service segmentation and major markets.
Geographic Breakdown
What's included in the Geographic Breakdown chapter?
The Geographic Breakdown chapter covers detailed analysis and datasets on regional performance of the Basic Metals Manufacturing industry in Germany.
Questions answered in this chapter include where are industry businesses located and how do businesses use location to their advantage. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by location.
Competitive Forces
What's included in the Competitive Forces chapter?
The Competitive Forces chapter covers the concentration, barriers to entry and supplier and buyer profiles in the Basic Metals Manufacturing industry in Germany. This includes data and statistics on industry market share concentration, barriers to entry, substitute products and buyer & supplier power.
Questions answered in this chapter include what impacts the industry's market share concentration, how do successful businesses handle concentration, what challenges do potential industry entrants face, how can potential entrants overcome barriers to entry, what are substitutes for industry services, how do successful businesses compete with substitutes and what power do buyers and suppliers have over the industry and how do successful businesses manage buyer & supplier power.
Companies
What's included in the Companies chapter?
The Companies chapter covers Key Takeaways, Market Share and Companies in the Basic Metals Manufacturing industry in Germany. This includes data and analysis on companies operating in the industry that hold a market share greater than 5%.
Questions answered in this chapter include what companies have a meaningful market share and how each company is performing.
External Environment
What's included in the External Environment chapter?
The External Environment chapter covers Key Takeaways, External Drivers, Regulation & Policy and Assistance in the Basic Metals Manufacturing industry in Germany. This includes data and statistics on factors impacting industry revenue such as economic indicators, regulation, policy and assistance programs.
Questions answered in this chapter include what demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the industry, what regulations impact the industry, what assistance is available to this industry.
Financial Benchmarks
What's included in the Financial Benchmarks chapter?
The Financial Benchmarks chapter covers Key Takeaways, Cost Structure, Financial Ratios, Valuation Multiples and Key Ratios in the Basic Metals Manufacturing industry in Germany. This includes financial data and statistics on industry performance including key cost inputs, profitability, key financial ratios and enterprise value multiples.
Questions answered in this chapter include what trends impact industry costs and how financial ratios have changed overtime.
Industry Data
What's included in the Industry Data chapter?
The Industry Data chapter includes 10 years of historical data with 5 years of forecast data covering statistics like revenue, industry value add, establishments, enterprises, employment and wages in the Basic Metals Manufacturing industry in Germany.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the market size of the Basic Metals Manufacturing industry in Germany in 2026?
The market size of the Basic Metals Manufacturing industry in Germany is €133.3bn in 2026.
How many businesses are there in the Basic Metals Manufacturing industry in Germany in 2025?
There are 900 businesses in the Basic Metals Manufacturing industry in Germany, which has declined at a CAGR of 0.6 % between 2020 and 2025.
How may import tariffs affect the Basic Metals Manufacturing industry in Germany?
The Basic Metals Manufacturing industry in Germany is likely to be significantly impacted by import tariffs with imports accounting for a high share of industry revenue.
How may export tariffs affect the Basic Metals Manufacturing industry in Germany?
The Basic Metals Manufacturing industry in Germany is likely to be significantly impacted by export tariffs with exports accounting for a high share of industry revenue.
Has the Basic Metals Manufacturing industry in Germany grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Basic Metals Manufacturing industry in Germany has been growing at a CAGR of 3.5 % between 2020 and 2025.
What is the forecast growth of the Basic Metals Manufacturing industry in Germany over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Basic Metals Manufacturing industry in Germany is expected to decline.
What are the biggest companies in the Basic Metals Manufacturing industry in Germany?
The biggest companies operating in the Basic Metals Manufacturing industry in Germany are Thyssenkrupp Steel Europe AG, Aurubis AG and ArcelorMittal S. A. (Deutschland)
What does the Basic Metals Manufacturing industry in Germany include?
Production of pig iron, steel and ferroalloys and Production of pipes and pipe parts made of steel are part of the Basic Metals Manufacturing industry in Germany.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Basic Metals Manufacturing industry in Germany?
The company holding the most market share in the Basic Metals Manufacturing industry in Germany is Thyssenkrupp Steel Europe AG.
How competitive is the Basic Metals Manufacturing industry in Germany?
The level of competition is high and increasing in the Basic Metals Manufacturing industry in Germany.
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