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

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

The German market for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings contracted slightly to $X in 2021, declining by -3.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a noticeable downturn. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings in Germany

In value terms, production of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings rose to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 21%. Over the period under review, production of reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings

Exports from Germany

In 2021, overseas shipments of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings increased by 6.2% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 7.3%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings rose markedly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 6.7%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings from Germany, with a combined 67% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Poland, France, Spain, Romania, Switzerland and Hungary, which together accounted for a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +28.3%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for ceramic pipe, conduit, guttering and pipe fitting exported from Germany were the Czech Republic ($X), Belgium ($X) and Italy ($X), together accounting for 66% of total exports. Poland, France, Spain, Romania, Switzerland and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 29%.

Spain, with a CAGR of +22.8%, 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 mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 the Czech Republic (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings

Imports into Germany

Imports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings into Germany contracted slightly to X tons in 2021, almost unchanged from 2020 figures. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs 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. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a notable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 55%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest ceramic pipe, conduit, guttering and pipe fitting supplier to Germany, accounting for a 77% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Czech Republic (X tons), with a 2.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Belgium amounted to +5.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (-11.1% per year) and the Czech Republic (-8.0% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings to Germany, comprising 57% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 9.7% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a 7.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Belgium stood at +10.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (-10.4% per year) and Poland (+24.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a measured increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 56% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($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 (+13.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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