Industry Statistics and Trends
Market size and recent performance (2014-2029)
Industry revenue has declined at a CAGR of 2.8 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated €2.3bn in 2024.
Trends and Insights
Lead is recovered through recycling, but its use is increasingly restricted
- Lead production in Germany has a long history dating back to the Middle Ages and was an important industry in Germany until the 1970s.
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Industry outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to decline over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
Demand for zinc is expected to increase in the future, while that for lead is likely to decline
- The electrical industry, the sector's most important customer in terms of revenue share, is likely to increase its demand for zinc over the next five years. The digitalisation of society will continue to progress in the coming years and increase the demand for electronic components, which should have a positive effect on the demand for zinc.
Biggest companies in the Lead, Zinc & Tin Production in Germany
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue (€m)
2024 |
|---|---|---|
Grillo-Werke AG | 497.5 | |
Ecobat Resources Germany GmbH | 220.4 | |
Clarios Recycling GmbH | 132.4 |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Lead in raw form, Lead in processed form and Zinc in raw form. Lead in raw form is the largest segment of the Lead, Zinc & Tin Production in Germany.
Trends and Insights
Due to its toxicity, lead in its raw form is increasingly being replaced by other metals
- This product segment includes refined lead and lead alloys. Lead in its raw form is a heavy, soft and corrosion-resistant metal. Nowadays, lead is mainly extracted from old accumulators, lead scrap and other residual materials, as lead deposits from ores in Germany have largely been used up.
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About this industry
Industry definition
Lead, zinc and tin are among the non-ferrous metals. This industry is concerned with the production of lead, zinc and tin and their alloys in the form of ingots, plates, sheets, strips, profiles, powders, dust, wire, foils or filters from ores or residues and scrap. The casting of these metals is not part of the industry.
What's included in this industry?
Lead in raw formLead in processed formZinc in raw formZinc in processed formTinCompanies
Grillo-Werke AGEcobat Resources Germany GmbHClarios Recycling GmbHPurchase this report to view all 5 major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
ALLOYINGLOTCORROSIONPRIMARY LEADSECONDARY LEADWAGE REDUCTIONSEMICONDUCTORSEXTRUSION MACHINEIndustry Code
WZ 24.43 - Lead, Zinc & Tin Production in Germany
Performance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
The use of lead has been increasingly restricted in recent years. Due to its toxicity, lead is increasingly being replaced by other metals in many applications. Today, lead i...
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Employees, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Businesses, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Profit, including historical (2014-2024)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
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Analyst insight
Lead is being replaced by other materials in more and more products due to its toxicity. The proportion of sales generated with zinc is increasing due to growing demand from ...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
- International Trade
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2024
- Product innovation level
- Total imports, level and trend
- Total exports, level and trend
- Trade Balance
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2024
- Major market segmentation in 2024
- International trade, including imports by country and exports by country
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
- Recent trends in import and export volumes, country of origin or destination, and expected future trends
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
Most industry players are based in the centre region. They benefit from the good infrastructure for the metal industry and the many customers in the vicinity.
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each region
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2024
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each region in 2024
- Number and share of revenue each region accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of wages each region accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of employees in each region in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across Europe, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
Get data and insights on what's driving competition in an industry and the challenges industry operators and new entrants may face, with analysis built around Porter's Five Forces framework.
Analyst insights
Aluminium, copper and nickel can replace lead, zinc and tin in various end products. For example, aluminium and nickel are sometimes used as a substitute for lead in batterie...
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2019-2024
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
Grillo-Werke AG is the largest player in the industry and controls the market for zinc. The company is one of the few manufacturers of zinc powder in Germany, which is freque...
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2020 through 2024
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2024
- Overview of Grillo-Werke AG's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of Ecobat Resources Germany GmbH's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of Clarios Recycling GmbH's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of revenue, market share and profit margin trend for 2 additional companies
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for Grillo-Werke AG, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Ecobat Resources Germany GmbH, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Clarios Recycling GmbH, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description, key data and performance trends for 2 additional companies
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
The industry players are required to obtain a permit under the Federal Immission Control Act. This permit sets out specific requirements for the operation of the plant to ens...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
The industry has a very low profit margin. There is price competition in the industry, as foreign competitors can offer their products at lower prices. The current high energ...
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Employees per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
Top Questions Answered
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What is the market size of the Lead, Zinc & Tin Production industry in Germany in 2024?
The market size of the Lead, Zinc & Tin Production industry in Germany is €2.3bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Lead, Zinc & Tin Production in Germany industry in 2024?
There are 18 businesses in the Lead, Zinc & Tin Production industry in Germany, which has declined at a CAGR of 0.0 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Lead, Zinc & Tin Production industry in Germany grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Lead, Zinc & Tin Production industry in Germany has been declining at a CAGR of 2.8 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Lead, Zinc & Tin Production industry in Germany over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Lead, Zinc & Tin Production industry in Germany is expected to decline.
What are the biggest companies in the Lead, Zinc & Tin Production market in Germany?
The biggest companies operating in the Lead, Zinc & Tin Production market in Germany are Grillo-Werke AG, Ecobat Resources Germany GmbH and Clarios Recycling GmbH
What does the Lead, Zinc & Tin Production in Germany include?
Lead in raw form and Lead in processed form are part of the Lead, Zinc & Tin Production industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Lead, Zinc & Tin Production in Germany?
The company holding the most market share in Germany is Grillo-Werke AG.
How competitive is the Lead, Zinc & Tin Production industry in Germany?
The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Lead, Zinc & Tin Production industry in Germany.
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Competitors
- Iron & Steel Manufacturing in Germany
- Precious Metals Production in Germany
- Aluminium Production in Germany
- Copper Production in Germany
Complementors
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International industries
- Nonferrous Metal Refining in the US
- Copper, Zinc & Lead Refining in Canada
- Copper, Silver, Lead and Zinc Smelting and Refining in Australia
- Lead, Zinc & Tin Production in the UK
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- German Federal Statistics Office (Destatis)
- European Statistics Office (Eurostat)
- United Nations Comtrade
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