EU: Iron Household Articles Market 2025

Iron Household Articles Market Size in the EU

The EU iron household articles market rose notably to $X in 2021, growing by 11% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Iron Household Articles Production in the EU

In value terms, iron household articles production expanded significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 20%. 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 the EU

In 2021, shipments abroad of table, kitchen or household articles and parts of iron increased by 14% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the period 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 2017 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, iron household articles exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +45.3% against 2019 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) represented the key exporter of table, kitchen or household articles and parts of iron in the European Union, comprising 51% of total export. The Czech Republic (X tons) held a 7.5% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Austria (7.3%), Belgium (7.2%), Poland (6.1%) and France (4.5%).

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +20.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Italy ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, with a combined 54% share of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +20.2%, 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 export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 13% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. 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 France ($X per ton), while Austria ($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 the EU

In 2021, approx. X tons of table, kitchen or household articles and parts of iron were imported in the European Union; surging by 12% on the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 12%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, iron household articles imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +40.8% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 33%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Spain (X tons), Poland (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Italy (X tons) represented the largest importers of table, kitchen or household articles and parts of iron, together constituting 74% of total imports. Austria (X tons), Romania (X tons), Greece (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and the Czech Republic (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 leading importing countries, was attained by Hungary (with a CAGR of +10.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest iron household articles importing markets in the European Union were Germany ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined 48% share of total imports. Spain, Poland, Belgium, Italy, Austria, Romania, Sweden, Greece, the Czech Republic and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 41%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Romania, with a CAGR of +12.5%, 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 the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 16% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 18% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Germany ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Romania ($X per ton) and Hungary ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+5.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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