Europe: Illuminated Sign Market 2024

Illuminated Sign Market Size in Europe

The Europe illuminated sign market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after two years of decline. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Illuminated Sign Production in Europe

In value terms, illuminated sign production expanded to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 15% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Illuminated Sign Exports

Exports in Europe

In 2021, overseas shipments of illuminated signs and illuminated name-plates were finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. In general, exports, however, recorded a slight descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, illuminated sign exports soared to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons) and Germany (X tons) represented roughly 32% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Spain (X tons), Belarus (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons), Lithuania (X tons) and Hungary (X tons), together creating a 35% share of total exports. Italy (X tons), Belgium (X tons), the UK (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Romania (X tons) held 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 Lithuania (with a CAGR of +18.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest illuminated sign supplying countries in Europe were Germany ($X), Poland ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together accounting for 37% of total exports. These countries were followed by Austria, the UK, France, Spain, Italy, Lithuania, Belarus, Hungary, Romania and Belgium, which together accounted for a further 43%.

Lithuania, with a CAGR of +20.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries 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 Europe stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 9.9% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.9%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by 11% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

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 Austria ($X per ton), while Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+13.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Illuminated Sign Imports

Imports in Europe

In 2021, purchases abroad of illuminated signs and illuminated name-plates was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, illuminated sign imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 27%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of illuminated sign imports in 2021 were Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and the UK (X tons), together recording 36% of total import. It was followed by Spain (X tons), Russia (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Austria (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Switzerland (X tons), together mixing up a 32% share of total imports. Norway (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Ireland (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Ireland (with a CAGR of +17.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest illuminated sign importing markets in Europe were France ($X), Germany ($X) and Switzerland ($X), with a combined 34% share of total imports. The UK, Austria, Norway, the Netherlands, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Russia, Ireland and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 48%.

Ireland, with a CAGR of +20.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among 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

In 2021, the import price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 11% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while Portugal ($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 Netherlands (+4.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform