Germany: Camping Equipment Market 2024

Camping Equipment Market Size in Germany

In 2023, the German camping equipment market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a resilient expansion. Camping equipment consumption peaked at $X in 2022, and then fell in the following year.

Camping Equipment Production in Germany

In value terms, camping equipment production reduced to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2022, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Camping Equipment Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2023, shipments abroad of camping goods decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, total exports indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, camping equipment exports reduced modestly to $X in 2023. Overall, total exports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Switzerland (X tons) were the main destinations of camping equipment exports from Germany, together accounting for X% of total exports. France, Poland, the Czech Republic, the UK, Italy, Spain, Denmark, Belgium, Sweden and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Hungary (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for camping equipment exported from Germany were Switzerland ($X), Austria ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. France, the UK, Denmark, Italy, Poland, Spain, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Sweden and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Hungary, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average camping equipment export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Camping Equipment Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2023, overseas purchases of camping goods decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a five-year rising trend. Overall, total imports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2022, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, camping equipment imports reduced rapidly to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2022, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2023, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of camping equipment to Germany, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, camping equipment imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), threefold. Poland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest camping equipment suppliers to Germany were China ($X), Poland ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Belgium, France and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

France, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average camping equipment import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Vietnam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform