Industry Statistics and Trends
Market size and recent performance (2016-2031)
Industry revenue has declined at a CAGR of 4.3 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated €3.4bn in 2026.
Trends and Insights
Shifts in customer locations influence sector activities
- In recent years, the manufacture of stoves and burners has seen a shift in production activities abroad. The reasons for this are the lower production costs, rents and labour costs abroad and the fact that the core markets of many manufacturing companies are now located outside Germany.
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Source: IBISWorld
Industry outlook (2026-2031)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
Access to the sales market in China is becoming more difficult
- In 2022, China was still the most important export market for industry players. In 2026, China is only the third-largest export partner for German manufacturers. However, this is mainly due to the sharp decline in exports to European countries, which are also affected by the international trade conflicts between Europe, the USA and Asia.
Biggest companies in the Oven, Furnace & Furnace Burner Manufacturing in Germany
| Company | Market Share (%)
2026 | Revenue (€m)
2026 |
|---|---|---|
SMS GmbH | 909.3 | |
Dr. Theodor Stiebel Werke GmbH & Co. KG | 851.0 | |
Robert Bosch GmbH | 549.1 |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Electric ovens, Heat pumps and Machine parts. Electric ovens is the largest segment of the Oven, Furnace & Furnace Burner Manufacturing in Germany.
Trends and Insights
The recovery in the metal industry has led to a slight increase in demand for electric ovens
- Electric furnaces, such as resistance and induction furnaces, represent the largest product group in the industry in terms of their share of industry turnover. They are used to heat and melt metals by means of electromagnetic induction, meaning that they are primarily used for hardening, annealing, tempering, melting, soldering and welding, as well as for the forming and surface treatment of metals.
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About this industry
Industry definition
Companies active in this sector produce ovens, burners and other thermal systems as well as heat pumps for industrial and private use. The sector does not include the manufacture of electric stoves and ovens for domestic use, boilers and boilers for central heating systems as well as solar cells, solar modules and dryers.
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in the Oven, Furnace & Furnace Burner Manufacturing industry in Germany include Electric ovens, Heat pumps, Machine parts, Solar thermal collectors, Burner and Non-electric ovens.Companies
Companies covered in the Oven, Furnace & Furnace Burner Manufacturing industry in Germany include SMS GmbH, Dr. Theodor Stiebel Werke GmbH & Co. KG and Robert Bosch GmbH.Purchase this report to view all 6 major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
Related terms covered in the Oven, Furnace & Furnace Burner Manufacturing industry in Germany include wages hardery, lightbow oven, hydrofluorocarbons and offshoring.Industry Code
WZ 28.21 - Oven, Furnace & Furnace Burner 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
In addition to tapping into new sales markets abroad, the spare parts business is becoming increasingly important for industry players. In terms of industry turnover, compone...
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- 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 (2016-2025) and forecast (2026-2031)
- Employees, including historical (2016-2025) and forecast (2026-2031)
- Businesses, including historical (2016-2025) and forecast (2026-2031)
- Profit, including historical (2016-2026)
- 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
In addition to fluctuations in sales of heat pumps on the domestic market, demand abroad is also subject to fluctuations. Exports of heat pumps have also fallen due to strong...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
- International Trade
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2026
- Product innovation level
- Total imports, level and trend
- Total exports, level and trend
- Trade Balance
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2026
- Major market segmentation in 2026
- 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
Manufacturers of ovens and burners benefit from their geographical proximity to their customers and often locate near them. North Rhine-Westphalia has by far the highest numb...
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- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each region
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2026
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each region in 2026
- Number and share of revenue each region accounts for in 2026
- Number and share of wages each region accounts for in 2026
- Number and share of employees in each region in 2026
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 industry players compete with each other primarily on the basis of their product portfolio, technological leadership and reputation. In order to retain customers, industr...
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- 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 2021-2026
- 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
The SMS Group's extensive product portfolio includes industry products such as electric furnaces, blast furnaces and reduction plants. With its products, the SMS Group covers...
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2022 through 2026
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2026
- Overview of SMS GmbH's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2020 through 2026
- Overview of Dr. Theodor Stiebel Werke GmbH & Co. KG's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2020 through 2026
- Overview of Robert Bosch GmbH's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2020 through 2026
- Overview of revenue, market share and profit margin trend for 3 additional companies
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for SMS GmbH, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Dr. Theodor Stiebel Werke GmbH & Co. KG, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Robert Bosch GmbH, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description, key data and performance trends for 3 additional companies
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
Steel is by far the most important input factor in the manufacture of ovens and burners. If steel becomes more expensive, the cost of materials for industry players increases...
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 (2016-2031)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2016-2031)
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
Recently, manufacturers of stoves and burners have been able to increase their profit margins despite highly volatile raw material prices. This is due both to the realisation...
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 2026
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2026
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2016-2031)
- Revenue per Employee (2016-2031)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2016-2031)
- Employees per Establishment (2016-2031)
- Employees per Enterprise (2016-2031)
- Average Wage (2016-2031)
- Wages/Revenue (2016-2031)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2016-2031)
- IVA/Revenue (2016-2031)
- Imports/Demand (2016-2031)
- Exports/Revenue (2016-2031)
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 (2016-2031)
- IVA (2016-2031)
- Establishments (2016-2031)
- Enterprises (2016-2031)
- Employment (2016-2031)
- Exports (2016-2031)
- Imports (2016-2031)
- Wages (2016-2031)
Top Questions Answered
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What is the market size of the Oven, Furnace & Furnace Burner Manufacturing industry in Germany in 2026?
The market size of the Oven, Furnace & Furnace Burner Manufacturing industry in Germany is €3.4bn in 2026.
How many businesses are there in the Oven, Furnace & Furnace Burner Manufacturing industry in Germany in 2026?
There are 451 businesses in the Oven, Furnace & Furnace Burner Manufacturing industry in Germany, which has declined at a CAGR of 1.3 % between 2021 and 2026.
How may import tariffs affect the Oven, Furnace & Furnace Burner Manufacturing industry in Germany?
The Oven, Furnace & Furnace Burner Manufacturing industry in Germany is likely to be impacted by import tariffs with imports accounting for a moderate share of industry revenue.
How may export tariffs affect the Oven, Furnace & Furnace Burner Manufacturing industry in Germany?
The Oven, Furnace & Furnace Burner Manufacturing industry in Germany is likely to be significantly impacted by export tariffs with exports accounting for a high share of industry revenue.
Has the Oven, Furnace & Furnace Burner Manufacturing industry in Germany grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Oven, Furnace & Furnace Burner Manufacturing industry in Germany has been declining at a CAGR of 4.3 % between 2021 and 2026.
What is the forecast growth of the Oven, Furnace & Furnace Burner Manufacturing industry in Germany over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Oven, Furnace & Furnace Burner Manufacturing industry in Germany is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Oven, Furnace & Furnace Burner Manufacturing industry in Germany?
The biggest companies operating in the Oven, Furnace & Furnace Burner Manufacturing industry in Germany are SMS GmbH, Dr. Theodor Stiebel Werke GmbH & Co. KG and Robert Bosch GmbH
What does the Oven, Furnace & Furnace Burner Manufacturing industry in Germany include?
Electric ovens and Heat pumps are part of the Oven, Furnace & Furnace Burner Manufacturing industry in Germany.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Oven, Furnace & Furnace Burner Manufacturing industry in Germany?
The company holding the most market share in the Oven, Furnace & Furnace Burner Manufacturing industry in Germany is SMS GmbH.
How competitive is the Oven, Furnace & Furnace Burner Manufacturing industry in Germany?
The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Oven, Furnace & Furnace Burner Manufacturing industry in Germany.
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