Germany: Ceramic Household Article Market 2025

Ceramic Household Article Market Size in Germany

The German ceramic household article market soared to $X in 2021, growing by 24% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Ceramic Household Article Production in Germany

In value terms, ceramic household article production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a perceptible decline. Ceramic household article production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Ceramic Household Article Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2021, after six years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of ceramic household articles and toilet articles, when their volume increased by 17% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, saw a mild contraction. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ceramic household article exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons), Poland (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of ceramic household article exports from Germany, together accounting for 34% of total exports. The Czech Republic, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Italy, the United States, Sweden, Spain, the UK, Slovakia and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 48%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +4.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Austria ($X), Poland ($X) and France ($X) were the largest markets for ceramic household article exported from Germany worldwide, together comprising 29% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Poland, with a CAGR of +9.8%, recorded 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

The average ceramic household article export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 6.8% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 8.9% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+8.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ceramic Household Article Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2021, imports of ceramic household articles and toilet articles into Germany rose sharply to X tons, surging by 13% compared with the year before. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 21%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ceramic household article imports surged to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest ceramic household article supplier to Germany, accounting for a 45% share of total imports. Moreover, ceramic household article imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), threefold. Portugal (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled -4.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+11.6% per year) and Portugal (+11.3% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic household articles and toilet articles to Germany, comprising 35% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at -1.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+24.6% per year) and the Netherlands (+13.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average ceramic household article import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 13% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.0%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 15%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the price for Romania ($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 (+10.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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