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Metal & Metal Ore Wholesaling in Germany Industry Data and Analysis
The past five years have been marked by significant market challenges for players in this sector. Although a sharp rise in raw material prices led to a short-term increase in wholesale turnover in 2021, iron and steel prices have since fallen significantly, causing industry turnover to plummet. In addition to this price volatility in metal raw materials, trade tensions between the US, Iran and the European Union have been the main factors shaping developments. The import tariffs on steel and aluminium imposed by the US are exacerbating the situation by making exports to the United States noticeably more expensive – and thus significantly less attractive – for German trading companies. The current conflict with Iran is complicating the metal wholesale trade, primarily due to massive logistical disruptions and drastically rising energy and transport costs resulting from blocked trade routes in the Middle East and significant shortfalls in key metal and raw material exports.
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What's included in this industry analysis
91¶¶Òù's research coverage on the Metal & Metal Ore Wholesaling industry in Germany includes market sizing, forecasting, data and analysis from 2016-2031. The most recent publication was released August 2026.
About this industry
What's this industry report about?
The Metal & Metal Ore Wholesaling industry in Germany operates under the WZ industry code G46.72DE. The sector comprises the wholesale trade in metal ores, pig iron and ferroalloys, metallurgical metals, gold and other precious metals, as well as semi-finished products made from iron, steel and non-ferrous metals. Related terms covered in the Metal & Metal Ore Wholesaling industry in Germany include incoterms, just-in-time, homogenous leading, computerised numerical control (cnc) and hedging.
What's included in this industry?
91¶¶Òù and services covered in Metal & Metal Ore Wholesaling industry in Germany include Iron and steel sheets, Steel and other iron products and Aluminium and articles made from it.
What companies are included in this industry?
Companies covered in the Metal & Metal Ore Wholesaling industry in Germany include Thyssenkrupp Materials Services GmbH, Kl?ckner & Co. SE and Salzgitter Mannesmann Handel GmbH.
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 Metal & Metal Ore Wholesaling 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.
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What's included in the 91¶¶Òù and Markets chapter?
The 91¶¶Òù and Markets chapter covers detailed products and service segmentation and analysis of major markets for the for the Metal & Metal Ore Wholesaling 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 Metal & Metal Ore Wholesaling 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 Metal & Metal Ore Wholesaling 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 Metal & Metal Ore Wholesaling 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 Metal & Metal Ore Wholesaling 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 Metal & Metal Ore Wholesaling 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 Metal & Metal Ore Wholesaling industry in Germany.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the market size of the Metal & Metal Ore Wholesaling industry in Germany in 2026?
The market size of the Metal & Metal Ore Wholesaling industry in Germany is €58.0bn in 2026.
How many businesses are there in the Metal & Metal Ore Wholesaling industry in Germany in 2026?
There are 2,096 businesses in the Metal & Metal Ore Wholesaling industry in Germany, which has declined at a CAGR of 4.7 % between 2021 and 2026.
How may import tariffs affect the Metal & Metal Ore Wholesaling industry in Germany?
The Metal & Metal Ore Wholesaling industry in Germany is unlikely to be materially impacted by import tariffs with imports accounting for a low share of industry revenue.
How may export tariffs affect the Metal & Metal Ore Wholesaling industry in Germany?
The Metal & Metal Ore Wholesaling industry in Germany is unlikely to be materially impacted by export tariffs with exports accounting for a low share of industry revenue.
Has the Metal & Metal Ore Wholesaling industry in Germany grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Metal & Metal Ore Wholesaling industry in Germany has been declining at a CAGR of 1.9 % between 2021 and 2026.
What is the forecast growth of the Metal & Metal Ore Wholesaling industry in Germany over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Metal & Metal Ore Wholesaling industry in Germany is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Metal & Metal Ore Wholesaling industry in Germany?
The biggest companies operating in the Metal & Metal Ore Wholesaling industry in Germany are Thyssenkrupp Materials Services GmbH, Kl?ckner & Co. SE and Salzgitter Mannesmann Handel GmbH
What does the Metal & Metal Ore Wholesaling industry in Germany include?
Iron and steel sheets and Steel and other iron products are part of the Metal & Metal Ore Wholesaling industry in Germany.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Metal & Metal Ore Wholesaling industry in Germany?
The company holding the most market share in the Metal & Metal Ore Wholesaling industry in Germany is Thyssenkrupp Materials Services GmbH.
How competitive is the Metal & Metal Ore Wholesaling industry in Germany?
The level of competition is high and steady in the Metal & Metal Ore Wholesaling industry in Germany.
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