Austria: Common Pottery Market 2024

Common Pottery Market Size in Austria

The Austrian common pottery market expanded slightly to $X in 2022, with an increase of 2% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a slight increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Common Pottery Production in Austria

In value terms, common pottery production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 89%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Common Pottery Exports

Exports from Austria

In 2022, shipments abroad of common pottery increased by 7.1% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, total exports indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +56.7% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 46%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, common pottery exports dropped slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 53% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for common pottery exports from Austria, with a 43% share of total exports. Moreover, common pottery exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Poland (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Italy (X tons), with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to +7.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+45.8% per year) and Italy (+8.6% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for common pottery exports from Austria, comprising 56% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Switzerland, with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany stood at +9.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+31.7% per year) and Switzerland (-5.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average common pottery export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -6.6% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 21%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Switzerland (+14.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Common Pottery Imports

Imports into Austria

After five years of growth, purchases abroad of common pottery decreased by -1.7% to X tons in 2022. In general, total imports indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +80.9% against 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 26%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, common pottery imports reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 28%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) were the main suppliers of common pottery imports to Austria, together comprising 72% of total imports. Romania, the Netherlands, Poland, Belgium, Italy, Turkey, Slovakia and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 22%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Slovakia (with a CAGR of +57.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest common pottery suppliers to Austria were Germany ($X), China ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined 64% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Belgium, Portugal, Slovakia, Italy, Romania, Turkey and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Slovakia, with a CAGR of +58.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, 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 common pottery import price amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.6%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 36%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, 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 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+6.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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