EU: Market for Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings 2025

Market Size for Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings in the EU

In 2021, the EU market for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings decreased by -0.3% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, consumption showed a abrupt decline. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings in the EU

In value terms, production of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings contracted slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 14%. Over the period under review, production of attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings

Exports in the EU

In 2021, overseas shipments of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings increased by 0.8% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after five years of decline. In general, exports, however, saw a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 15%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings expanded significantly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 9.2% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) represented the major exporter of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings, generating 61% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), generating a 35% share of total exports. Spain (X tons) took a relatively small 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 Spain (with a CAGR of +6.3%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and Spain ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, with a combined 86% share of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Spain, with a CAGR of +9.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 4.9% against the previous year. Export price indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, export price for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings decreased by -19.8% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 27% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+4.9%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings

Imports in the EU

In 2021, the amount of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings imported in the European Union was estimated at X tons, surging by 2% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons), Poland (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) was the main importer of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings in the European Union, creating 77% of total import. It was distantly followed by France (X tons), mixing up a 9.9% share of total imports. The following importers - Spain (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) - together made up 5.9% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Denmark (with a CAGR of +36.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X), Poland ($X) and Germany ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 44% share of total imports. Belgium, France, Spain and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

Denmark, with a CAGR of +20.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries 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 the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 13% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.7%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 15%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+6.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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