Austria: Ceramic Household Article Market 2024

Ceramic Household Article Market Size in Austria

The Austrian ceramic household article market expanded rapidly to $X in 2021, surging by 6.4% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Ceramic Household Article Production in Austria

In value terms, ceramic household article production dropped rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 134%. Ceramic household article production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Ceramic Household Article Exports

Exports from Austria

In 2021, shipments abroad of ceramic household articles and toilet articles was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, showed a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 48%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ceramic household article exports soared to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for ceramic household article exports from Austria, with a 42% share of total exports. Moreover, ceramic household article exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Slovakia (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Switzerland (X tons), with a 9.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany amounted to -4.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovakia (+17.1% per year) and Switzerland (-11.8% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for ceramic household articles and toilet articles exports from Austria, comprising 53% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Switzerland ($X), with an 8.1% share of total exports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a 6.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled +2.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (-5.6% per year) and the Czech Republic (+7.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average ceramic household article export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 1.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.7%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+7.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ceramic Household Article Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of ceramic household articles and toilet articles, when their volume increased by 15% to X tons. In general, imports, however, recorded a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ceramic household article imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), China (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) were the main suppliers of ceramic household article imports to Austria, with a combined 71% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Slovakia (with a CAGR of +80.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic household articles and toilet articles to Austria, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a 7.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-7.6% per year) and Poland (+41.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average ceramic household article import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 4% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.7%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 42%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+10.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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