Destination
China
- Latest exports
- $827.4M
- Market share
- 58.3%
- Growth
- -4%
- Access
- 0.3% tariff
- Signal
- Accelerating
T3 · Product exporter position
Germany exports of Lighting or visual signalling equipment: electrical, of a kind used on motor vehicles (excluding articles of heading no. 8539) (HS 851220)
See where Germany stands in lighting or visual signalling equipment: electrical, of a kind used on motor vehicles (excluding articles of heading no. 8539): export scale, destination breadth, market position, growth, and reported trade history.
Latest exports
$2.2BLatest observed lane totalDestination markets
168Reported active marketsThree-year growth
-3.6%Annualized changeDestination HHI
1,582Destination concentrationWeighted share
30.1%Reported market positionExporter evidence
How strong is Germany in Lighting or visual signalling equipment: electrical, of a kind used on motor vehicles (excluding articles of heading no. 8539)?
Reported exporter totals and calculated indicators for HS 851220. Values retain their observed coverage period.
Exporter scale
Latest exports$2.2B
Current 2024 exports$2.2B
Three-year average$2.3B
Historical peak$3.0B
Market position
Active destinations168
Destination HHI1,582
Weighted share30.1%
Share change+1.7 pp
Competitiveness
Three-year growth-3.6%
Volatility0.7
Maximum drawdown53.2%
TrendDeclining
| Measure | Value | What it describes |
|---|---|---|
| Exporter | Germany | Country represented by this profile |
| Latest observed exports | $2.2B | Sum of latest observed destination-lane values |
| Current 2024 exports | $2.2B | Common-year comparison where reported |
| Three-year growth | -3.6% | Annualized change in exporter totals |
| Five-year growth | +1.3% | Annualized change in exporter totals |
| Leading destination | CHN | Destination with the largest observed export value |
| Leading destination share | 37.2% | Share of observed exporter totals |
| Destination concentration | 1,582 | HHI across destination markets |
| Weighted share change | +1.7 pp | Value-weighted latest change in market share |
| Limited-history lanes | 5.2% | Share of lanes with shorter history |
Destination markets
Where does Germany sell lighting or visual signalling equipment: electrical, of a kind used on motor vehicles (excluding articles of heading no. 8539)?
Leading destination observations ranked by reported export value, with market position and access context.
| Destination | Latest exports | Market share | Growth | Access | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | $827.4M | 58.3% | -4% | 0.3% tariff | Accelerating |
| USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands | $188.3M | 3.7% | +10.4% | 0% tariff | Growing |
| France | $105.5M | 14.6% | -6.6% | FTA reported | Stable |
| Slovakia | $102.6M | 15.8% | -13.1% | FTA reported | Accelerating |
| Italy | $79.1M | 19% | +2.9% | FTA reported | Stable |
| Spain | $65.5M | 8.9% | +4% | FTA reported | Growing |
| Poland | $57.5M | 14.1% | -0.8% | FTA reported | Growing |
| Austria | $56.2M | 24.3% | -9% | FTA reported | Growing |
| United Kingdom | $53.9M | 6.8% | -19% | FTA reported | Stable |
| Republic of Korea | $51.6M | 19.6% | +2.5% | FTA reported | Growing |
| South Africa | $49.0M | 27.9% | -5.3% | FTA reported | Growing |
| Czechia | $47.5M | 9.1% | -4% | FTA reported | Growing |
| Netherlands | $47.4M | 15% | -5.1% | FTA reported | Stable |
Destination
USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands
- Latest exports
- $188.3M
- Market share
- 3.7%
- Growth
- +10.4%
- Access
- 0% tariff
- Signal
- Growing
Destination
France
- Latest exports
- $105.5M
- Market share
- 14.6%
- Growth
- -6.6%
- Access
- FTA reported
- Signal
- Stable
Destination
Slovakia
- Latest exports
- $102.6M
- Market share
- 15.8%
- Growth
- -13.1%
- Access
- FTA reported
- Signal
- Accelerating
Destination
Italy
- Latest exports
- $79.1M
- Market share
- 19%
- Growth
- +2.9%
- Access
- FTA reported
- Signal
- Stable
Destination
Spain
- Latest exports
- $65.5M
- Market share
- 8.9%
- Growth
- +4%
- Access
- FTA reported
- Signal
- Growing
Destination
Poland
- Latest exports
- $57.5M
- Market share
- 14.1%
- Growth
- -0.8%
- Access
- FTA reported
- Signal
- Growing
Destination
Austria
- Latest exports
- $56.2M
- Market share
- 24.3%
- Growth
- -9%
- Access
- FTA reported
- Signal
- Growing
Destination
United Kingdom
- Latest exports
- $53.9M
- Market share
- 6.8%
- Growth
- -19%
- Access
- FTA reported
- Signal
- Stable
Destination
Republic of Korea
- Latest exports
- $51.6M
- Market share
- 19.6%
- Growth
- +2.5%
- Access
- FTA reported
- Signal
- Growing
Destination
South Africa
- Latest exports
- $49.0M
- Market share
- 27.9%
- Growth
- -5.3%
- Access
- FTA reported
- Signal
- Growing
Destination
Czechia
- Latest exports
- $47.5M
- Market share
- 9.1%
- Growth
- -4%
- Access
- FTA reported
- Signal
- Growing
Destination
Netherlands
- Latest exports
- $47.4M
- Market share
- 15%
- Growth
- -5.1%
- Access
- FTA reported
- Signal
- Stable
Price intelligence
How does Germany's price position vary?
Price comparisons are shown where market-level unit-value observations are available. They describe reported trade values and quantities, not quoted selling prices.
Highest reported price
Mongolia: $677.4K / ton.
Lowest reported price
Liberia: $210.0 / ton.
Median price
$51.8K / ton across reported markets.
Export trend
Reported export history
Annual observations for Germany and HS 851220 where available.
| Year | Exports | Year-on-year change | Active destinations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | $1.3B | +25% | 163 |
| 2011 | $1.6B | +27.9% | 167 |
| 2012 | $1.5B | -6% | 177 |
| 2013 | $1.6B | +6% | 175 |
| 2014 | $1.7B | +6.5% | 178 |
| 2015 | $1.6B | -9.5% | 175 |
| 2016 | $1.7B | +5.5% | 174 |
| 2017 | $1.8B | +9.2% | 173 |
| 2018 | $2.1B | +15.9% | 178 |
| 2019 | $2.1B | -0.8% | 173 |
| 2020 | $2.1B | +1.5% | 176 |
| 2021 | $2.5B | +16.9% | 171 |
| 2022 | $2.3B | -8.4% | 172 |
| 2023 | $2.3B | +0.6% | 170 |
| 2024 | $2.2B | -2.6% | 168 |
Exporter context
Germany economy and trade network
The exporter profile adds country-level trade and structural context to the selected product position. These indicators describe the country overall and are not limited to HS 851220.
Germany has reported exports of $1.6T and a trade balance of $239.2B in 2024.
Available structural indicators include 64.1% trade openness, 22.1% investment, and 1,080 active trade partners.
Reported values
Export totals and destination values describe reported merchandise trade for the stated exporter, HS6 classification, and available year.
Calculated indicators
Growth, concentration, weighted share, volatility, drawdown, and price comparisons are calculated from reported observations.
Coverage
Missing values remain “Not reported”. Country-level indicators are presented separately from product-level observations.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Germany lighting or visual signalling equipment: electrical, of a kind used on motor vehicles (excluding articles of heading no. 8539) exports
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