Eastern Europe: Iron Household Articles Market 2025

Iron Household Articles Market Size in Eastern Europe

In 2021, the East European iron household articles market increased by 16% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The total consumption indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +18.6% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Iron Household Articles Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, iron household articles production rose remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 44% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Iron Household Articles Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2021, approx. X tons of table, kitchen or household articles and parts of iron were exported in Eastern Europe; leveling off at 2020. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2020, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

In value terms, iron household articles exports surged to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +86.8% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 20%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2021, the Czech Republic (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons) represented the key exporter of table, kitchen or household articles and parts of iron in Eastern Europe, generating 62% of total export. It was distantly followed by Belarus (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Latvia (X tons), together achieving a 26% share of total exports. Slovakia (X tons) and Romania (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Belarus (with a CAGR of +23.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest iron household articles supplying countries in Eastern Europe were Poland ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Ukraine ($X), together accounting for 69% of total exports. Latvia, Russia, Slovakia, Belarus and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 24%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Romania, with a CAGR of +16.7%, 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

In 2021, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, rising by 19% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while Belarus ($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 (+7.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Iron Household Articles Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2021, supplies from abroad of table, kitchen or household articles and parts of iron increased by 10% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 32%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, iron household articles imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded moderate growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 134% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Russia (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the major importers of table, kitchen or household articles and parts of iron in Eastern Europe, together reaching approx. 55% of total imports. Romania (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a 10% share, followed by Belarus (7.9%), Hungary (6.8%) and the Czech Republic (6.3%). Ukraine (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Belarus (with a CAGR of +23.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), Russia ($X) and Romania ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 64% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the Czech Republic, Hungary, Belarus and Ukraine, which together accounted for a further 24%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Belarus, with a CAGR of +15.7%, saw 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

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 16% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a moderate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the import price increased by 76%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+4.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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