Metal Structure Manufacturing in Germany - Market Research Report (2014-2029)
Frankfurt, Germany
Last Updated: July 2024
WZ C25.11DERevenue
€22.5bn
Past 5-Year Growth
Profit
€X.Xbn
Employees
115k
Businesses
1,668
Wages
€X.Xbn
Metal Structure Manufacturing in Germany industry analysis
Metal construction manufacturers can look back on volatile business development over the past five years and have faced many challenges. Although the good domestic economy at the beginning of the last five-year period and the ongoing construction boom in Germany ensured increasing demand for the industry's products, it has been operating in a difficult market environment since 2020 in particular, characterised by volatile raw material and energy prices, supply bottlenecks and a decline in the number of large orders from the energy industry. This is due to the spread of the coronavirus in 2020, the subsequent economic recession and the decline in demand from industry. The industry's recovery from the recession in 2021 was slowed by the rapid rise in global market prices for energy sources and raw materials. The outbreak of war in Ukraine in 2022 further exacerbated the rise in energy and commodity prices.In the current year, the industry is operating in a slightly better market environment. Although the business climate in Germany is likely to develop positively, the German production volume is likely to decline. Despite an increase in building permits, demand from the construction industry is likely to remain subdued and only stabilise in the coming years. This is also reflected in the development of industry turnover, which is expected to amount to €22.5 billion in 2024, an increase of 1% compared to the previous year. Between 2019 and 2024, industry turnover fell at an average rate of 0.2% per year.In the coming years, IBISWorld expects the sector to recover. The economy is likely to normalise again in the coming years, particularly in industrial and residential construction, which has slumped sharply since the key interest rate hike in summer 2022. Rising government investment in construction should also stimulate demand in the infrastructure sector, particularly in bridge construction. IBISWorld therefore expects average annual industry growth of 1% between 2024 and 2029. In 2029, total turnover in the structural metal construction sector is expected to amount to 23.6 billion euros.
Trends and Insights
- The shortage of materials is slowing down production for industry players. China, Russia and Ukraine are the most important suppliers of steel and aluminium. Tough lockdowns, the war in Ukraine and economic sanctions are hampering supplies and affecting production.
- The demand from state clients for metal structures will grow in the future. The German transport infrastructure is in great need of renovation and state infrastructure investments are increasing, which is why more metal structures will be needed for bridges and tunnels in the future.
- The central and south-west regions are important locations for the manufacture of metal structures. Most industry players are based in North Rhine-Westphalia and metal construction also has a long tradition in south-west Germany.
- The global overproduction of steel products is intensifying competition. German metal manufacturers are competing with cheap imports from Asia. However, this has recently been counteracted by tariffs on steel products imported into the European Union.
Industry Overview
Market size and recent performance (2014-2029)
Industry revenue has declined at a CAGR of 0.2 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated €22.5bn in 2024.
Trends and Insights
Industry demand for metal constructions fell due to the poor business climate in recent years
- The manufacturing industry is the most important customer for metal structures, which play a key role in plant construction and in equipping factories and industrial operations in particular.
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Source: IBISWorld
Industry outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
Construction investment by the public sector is increasing and boosting sector growth
- Construction investment by the federal, state and local governments is increasing. This development will result in additional, extensive production orders for industry participants, particularly in the area of road and railway bridge construction.
Biggest companies in the Metal Structure Manufacturing in Germany
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue (€m)
2024 |
|---|---|---|
Peri GmbH | 403.4 | |
Prefa GmbH | 109.0 | |
Züblin Stahlbau GmbH | 89.8 |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Construction elements made of iron and steel, Aluminium construction elements and Sheet metal construction elements. Construction elements made of iron and steel is the largest segment of the Metal Structure Manufacturing in Germany.
Trends and Insights
Structural elements made of iron and steel are still in demand in building construction and civil engineering
- Construction elements made of iron and steel are used for the construction of load-bearing frame structures in building construction and civil engineering. The application advantages of iron and steel materials are their high strength and very high load-bearing capacity in relation to their own weight. Steel structures allow for flexible, modular construction.
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Competitors
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Complementors
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International industries
- Structural Metal Product Manufacturing in the US
- Structural Metal Product Manufacturing in Canada
- Structural Metal Product Manufacturing in Australia
- Structural Metal Product Manufacturing in New Zealand
- Metal Structure Manufacturing in the UK
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
The metal construction manufacturing sector comprises metal construction companies that produce metal frames, scaffolding and structural elements for construction, industrial and commercial applications. The production of prefabricated metal buildings is also part of the sector's activities. The industry definition does not include the manufacture of ship segments, track material and steam boilers for ships and power plants.
What's included in this industry?
Construction elements made of iron and steelAluminium construction elementsSheet metal construction elementsPrefabricated buildingsLattice masts, bridge and tower elementsScaffolding, supports and formworkCompanies
Peri GmbHPrefa GmbHZüblin Stahlbau GmbHPurchase this report to view all 5 major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
STEEL COMPOSITE BRIDGECOMPUTERISED NUMERICAL CONTROL (CNC)BUILDING INFORMATION MODELLING (BIM)CASSETTEIndustry Code
WZ 25.11 - Metal Structure Manufacturing 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 shortage of materials is slowing down production for industry players. China, Russia and Ukraine are the most important suppliers of steel and aluminium. Tough lockdowns,...
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
Learn about an industry's products and services, markets and trends in international trade.
Analyst insight
The demand from state clients for metal structures will grow in the future. The German transport infrastructure is in great need of renovation and state infrastructure invest...
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
The central and south-west regions are important locations for the manufacture of metal structures. Most industry players are based in North Rhine-Westphalia and metal constr...
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
The global overproduction of steel products is intensifying competition. German metal manufacturers are competing with cheap imports from Asia. However, this has recently bee...
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
There are no major players in the metal construction manufacturing industry. The industry is mainly characterised by small, regionally active companies that rarely have more ...
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 Peri GmbH's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of Prefa GmbH's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of Züblin Stahlbau 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 Peri GmbH, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Prefa GmbH, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Züblin Stahlbau 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 Occupational Health and Safety Act and the technical regulations for hazardous substances are particularly relevant in the industry in order to protect employees. In meta...
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 current high material and energy prices are reducing the profit margin In recent years, the industry's profit margin has fallen, which is due to the high material and ener...
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)
Methodology
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What data sources do IBISWorld analysts use?
Each industry report incorporates data and research from government databases, industry-specific sources, industry contacts, and our own proprietary database of statistics and analysis to provide balanced, independent and accurate insights.
Key data sources in Germany include:
- German Federal Statistics Office (Destatis)
- European Statistics Office (Eurostat)
- United Nations Comtrade
Analysts also use industry specific sources to complement catch-all sources, although their perspective may focus on a particular organization or representative body, rather than a clear overview of all industry operations. However, when balanced against other perspectives, industry-specific sources provide insights into industry trends.
These sources include:
- Industry and trade associations
- Industry federations or regulators
- Major industry players annual or quarterly filings
Finally, IBISWorld’s global data scientists maintain a proprietary database of macroeconomic and demand drivers, which our analysts use to help inform industry data and trends. They also maintain a database of statistics and analysis on thousands of industries, which has been built over our more than 50-year history and offers comprehensive insights into long-term trends.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the market size of the Metal Structure Manufacturing industry in Germany in 2024?
The market size of the Metal Structure Manufacturing industry in Germany is €22.5bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Metal Structure Manufacturing in Germany industry in 2024?
There are 1,668 businesses in the Metal Structure Manufacturing industry in Germany, which has grown at a CAGR of 3.8 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Metal Structure Manufacturing industry in Germany grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Metal Structure Manufacturing industry in Germany has been declining at a CAGR of 0.2 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Metal Structure Manufacturing industry in Germany over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Metal Structure Manufacturing industry in Germany is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Metal Structure Manufacturing market in Germany?
The biggest companies operating in the Metal Structure Manufacturing market in Germany are Peri GmbH, Prefa GmbH and Züblin Stahlbau GmbH
What does the Metal Structure Manufacturing in Germany include?
Construction elements made of iron and steel and Aluminium construction elements are part of the Metal Structure Manufacturing industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Metal Structure Manufacturing in Germany?
The company holding the most market share in Germany is Peri GmbH.
How competitive is the Metal Structure Manufacturing industry in Germany?
The level of competition is high and steady in the Metal Structure Manufacturing industry in Germany.
