Germany: Ceramic Sanitary Ware Market 2025

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Market Size in Germany

After three years of growth, the German ceramic sanitary ware market decreased by -13.2% to $X in 2022. 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 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Production in Germany

In value terms, ceramic sanitary ware production declined rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +27.7% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by 54% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, shipments abroad of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures decreased by less than 0.1% to X units, falling for the fourth consecutive year after four years of growth. Overall, exports saw a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 88%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ceramic sanitary ware exports totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 86%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X units), France (X units) and Switzerland (X units) were the main destinations of ceramic sanitary ware exports from Germany.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of -3.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for ceramic sanitary ware exported from Germany were the Netherlands ($X), Switzerland ($X) and France ($X).

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +8.7%, saw 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 ceramic sanitary ware export price amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 1.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 606% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Austria ($X per unit) and China ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Norway ($X per unit) and Denmark ($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 Austria (+14.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Imports

Imports into Germany

Ceramic sanitary ware imports into Germany fell to X units in 2022, dropping by -8.8% against the previous year. In general, imports faced a precipitous curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 16%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ceramic sanitary ware imports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a significant decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 35%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X units), Poland (X units) and Egypt (X units) were the main suppliers of ceramic sanitary ware imports to Germany.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Vietnam (with a CAGR of +37.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest ceramic sanitary ware suppliers to Germany were China ($X), Poland ($X) and Egypt ($X).

Among the main suppliers, Vietnam, with a CAGR of +35.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, 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 ceramic sanitary ware import price amounted to $X per unit, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, ceramic sanitary ware import price decreased by -4.4% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 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 Poland ($X per unit) and Egypt ($X per unit), while the price for Turkey ($X per unit) and Italy ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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