Germany: Ball Market 2024

Ball Market Size in Germany

The German ball market surged to $X in 2022, rising by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Ball Production in Germany

In value terms, ball production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, faced a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 84% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Ball Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, shipments abroad of balls increased by 24% to X units, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports recorded a modest expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 39% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ball exports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

France (X units), Poland (X units) and Austria (X units) were the main destinations of ball exports from Germany, with a combined 38% share of total exports. Switzerland, the UK, Italy, Spain, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Sweden, Belgium, Norway and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 46%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +9.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Poland ($X) and Austria ($X) were the largest markets for ball exported from Germany worldwide, together comprising 39% of total exports. Switzerland, the UK, Italy, Spain, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Sweden, Belgium, Norway and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 45%.

Italy, with a CAGR of +15.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ball export price amounted to $X per unit, reducing by -9.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a pronounced expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 76% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Poland ($X per unit) and Switzerland ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($X per unit) and the UK ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (+9.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ball Imports

Imports into Germany

Ball imports into Germany expanded remarkably to X units in 2022, picking up by 12% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, total imports indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% 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 +35.0% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, ball imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Thailand (X units), China (X units) and the Philippines (X units) were the main suppliers of ball imports to Germany, with a combined 70% share of total imports. Pakistan, Indonesia, Vietnam, Belgium, Taiwan (Chinese) and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +35.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest ball suppliers to Germany were Pakistan ($X), China ($X) and Thailand ($X), with a combined 73% share of total imports. Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines, Belgium, the Netherlands and Taiwan (Chinese) lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 22%.

Belgium, with a CAGR of +43.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers 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 ball import price amounted to $X per unit, surging by 25% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 52%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per unit), while the price for the Philippines ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (+9.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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