Germany: Market for Ceramic Sinks, Baths, Water Closet Pans and Similar Sanitary Fixtures of Porcelain or China 2025

Market Size for Ceramic Sinks, Baths, Water Closet Pans and Similar Sanitary Fixtures of Porcelain or China in Germany

The German market for ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china reduced modestly to $X in 2022, waning by -1.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, posted a significant expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Production of Ceramic Sinks, Baths, Water Closet Pans and Similar Sanitary Fixtures of Porcelain or China in Germany

In value terms, production of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china declined remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by 51%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

Exports of Ceramic Sinks, Baths, Water Closet Pans and Similar Sanitary Fixtures of Porcelain or China

Exports from Germany

In 2022, overseas shipments of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china decreased by -7.8% to X units, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 44%. The exports peaked at X units in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china declined to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +42.7% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 27% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X units), France (X units) and Switzerland (X units) were the main destinations of exports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china from Germany, with a combined 37% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of -2.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china exported from Germany were the Netherlands ($X), France ($X) and Switzerland ($X), together accounting for 37% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +9.5%, saw 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 export price for ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china stood at $X per unit in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, enjoyed a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 236% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit, leveling off in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to the Netherlands ($X per unit) and Norway ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Luxembourg ($X per unit) and the UK ($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 the Netherlands (+12.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Ceramic Sinks, Baths, Water Closet Pans and Similar Sanitary Fixtures of Porcelain or China

Imports into Germany

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china, when their volume decreased by -6.4% to X units. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 37% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, imports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% 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 +54.9% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 25% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

China (X units), Poland (X units) and Egypt (X units) were the main suppliers of imports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china to Germany, with a combined 40% share of total imports. Romania, France, Hungary, Austria, Italy, the Czech Republic, Vietnam, India, Thailand and Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 51%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Vietnam (with a CAGR of +37.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china suppliers to Germany were China ($X), Poland ($X) and Egypt ($X), together comprising 40% of total imports. Romania, France, Hungary, Austria, Italy, the Czech Republic, Vietnam, India, Thailand and Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 51%.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of +35.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among 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 import price for ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china amounted to $X per unit, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a slight contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 9.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Vietnam ($X per unit) and Romania ($X per unit), while the price for Italy ($X per unit) and Thailand ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (-1.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform