Germany: Ceramic Sanitary Ware Market 2024

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Market Size in Germany

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the German ceramic sanitary ware market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption faced a abrupt setback. Ceramic sanitary ware consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Production in Germany

In value terms, ceramic sanitary ware production shrank remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

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Ceramic Sanitary Ware Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, shipments abroad of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures decreased by less than X% to X units, falling for the fourth consecutive year after four years of growth. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ceramic sanitary ware exports rose to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted notable growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X units), France (X units) and Austria (X units) were the main destinations of ceramic sanitary ware exports from Germany.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), France ($X) and Switzerland ($X) constituted the largest markets for ceramic sanitary ware exported from Germany worldwide.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 ceramic sanitary ware export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to France ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Czech Republic (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Imports

Imports into Germany

Ceramic sanitary ware imports into Germany declined to X units in 2022, shrinking by X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports saw a dramatic contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, ceramic sanitary ware imports declined to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a precipitous curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X units) was the main supplier of ceramic sanitary ware to Germany, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, ceramic sanitary ware imports from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X units), twofold. Egypt (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Poland stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and Egypt (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest ceramic sanitary ware suppliers to Germany were Poland ($X), China ($X) and Romania ($X).

Vietnam, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 2022, the average ceramic sanitary ware import price amounted to $X per unit, flattening at the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, ceramic sanitary ware import price decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per unit), while the price for India ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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