Wood Bending Machine Market

The article provides a comprehensive analysis of the global market for bending or assembling machines, forecasting a positive trend in consumption with an anticipated increase in both volume and value from 2022 to 2030. Key points include a detailed overview of market performance, consumption patterns, production volumes, export and import trends, as well as insights into the leading countries in terms of consumption, production, and exports. The data highlights significant growth rates in certain regions, such as Slovenia and Georgia, along with fluctuations in import and export prices. Overall, the article offers valuable information for businesses and stakeholders looking to understand the evolving dynamics of the bending and assembling machine industry.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for bending or assembling machines worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight years. Market performance is forecast to retain its current trend pattern, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +2.1% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 162K units by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +3.6% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $1B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Bending Or Assembling Machines

In 2022, consumption of bending or assembling machines increased by 15% to 137K units, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. Over the period under review, global consumption attained the peak volume in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

The global wood bending machine market revenue reached $782M in 2022, with an increase of 6.1% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Global consumption peaked at $822M in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Consumption By Country

The United States (45K units) remains the largest wood bending machine consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 33% of total volume. Moreover, wood bending machine consumption in the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the UK (20K units), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Canada (16K units), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in the United States amounted to +10.3%. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of consumption growth: the UK (+15.9% per year) and Canada (+0.8% per year).

In value terms, the largest wood bending machine markets worldwide were the United States ($105M), Italy ($69M) and Russia ($63M), together comprising 30% of the global market. India, Germany, Slovenia, the UK, Canada, China, Brazil, Singapore, Turkey and Georgia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

Among the main consuming countries, Georgia, with a CAGR of +50.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to market size over the period under review, while market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The countries with the highest levels of wood bending machine per capita consumption in 2022 were Slovenia (1,055 units per million persons), Georgia (854 units per million persons) and Singapore (439 units per million persons).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of consumption, amongst the main consuming countries, was attained by Georgia (with a CAGR of +56.4%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Production

World Production of Bending Or Assembling Machines

Global wood bending machine production stood at 86K units in 2022, increasing by 6.7% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 8.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global production reached the maximum volume in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, wood bending machine production stood at $610M in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 10%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $639M. From 2019 to 2022, global production growth failed to regain momentum.

Production By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were China (21K units), Canada (17K units) and Germany (8.9K units), with a combined 55% share of global production. Turkey, Slovenia, Malaysia, Austria, Singapore, Italy, the Netherlands, South Korea and Taiwan (Chinese) lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 36%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Malaysia (with a CAGR of +32.3%), while production for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports

World Imports of Bending Or Assembling Machines

In 2022, purchases abroad of bending or assembling machines increased by 23% to 110K units, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, total imports indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +57.8% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 48% against the previous year. Global imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, wood bending machine imports totaled $531M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Global imports peaked at $546M in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports By Country

The United States was the main importing country with an import of about 46K units, which finished at 42% of total imports. The UK (21K units) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Brazil (6.3K units) and Canada (6.1K units). All these countries together took approx. 30% share of total imports. Russia (4.2K units), India (4K units), Georgia (3.2K units) and Italy (2.4K units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to wood bending machine imports into the United States stood at +9.3%. At the same time, Georgia (+53.7%), the UK (+30.2%), India (+30.1%), Italy (+20.6%) and Russia (+12.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Georgia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +53.7% from 2012-2022. Canada experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Brazil (-11.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the UK, the United States, India, Georgia, Russia and Italy increased by +17, +14, +3.2, +2.8, +1.8 and +1.6 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, the United States ($110M), Russia ($63M) and Canada ($30M) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for 38% of global imports. Italy, the UK, India, Brazil and Georgia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 14%.

Among the main importing countries, Georgia, with a CAGR of +35.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices By Country

The average wood bending machine import price stood at $4,823 per unit in 2022, which is down by -7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 70% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $6,519 per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($14,951 per unit), while Georgia ($599 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+6.2%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Bending Or Assembling Machines

Global wood bending machine exports skyrocketed to 58K units in 2022, surging by 16% compared with the year before. In general, total exports indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +30.9% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 26%. Over the period under review, the global exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, wood bending machine exports expanded significantly to $574M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 23%. Over the period under review, the global exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports By Country

China represented the main exporter of bending or assembling machines in the world, with the volume of exports reaching 18K units, which was near 31% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Canada (7.4K units), Turkey (4.8K units), Malaysia (4.8K units), Germany (4.5K units) and Austria (3.1K units), together creating a 42% share of total exports. Slovenia (2.3K units), Italy (2.2K units), Singapore (1.2K units), the UK (1.2K units) and the United States (1.1K units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to wood bending machine exports from China stood at +31.6%. At the same time, Slovenia (+35.8%), Malaysia (+22.2%), Turkey (+9.7%), Austria (+7.4%) and Italy (+3.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Slovenia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +35.8% from 2012-2022. Canada and Germany experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Singapore (-5.6%), the United States (-6.0%) and the UK (-11.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. China (+28 p.p.), Malaysia (+6.5 p.p.), Slovenia (+3.6 p.p.) and Turkey (+3.1 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while the United States, Singapore, Germany, Canada and the UK saw its share reduced by -3.7%, -3.8%, -5.2%, -7.1% and -9% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Austria ($124M), Germany ($116M) and China ($72M) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together comprising 54% of global exports. Slovenia, Italy, the United States, Canada, Turkey, Malaysia, Singapore and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

Slovenia, with a CAGR of +60.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices By Country

In 2022, the average wood bending machine export price amounted to $9,831 per unit, reducing by -3.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 11%. The global export price peaked at $11,840 per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($39,983 per unit), while Malaysia ($954 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+20.6%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform