Germany: Ceramic Tile Market 2024

Ceramic Tile Market Size in Germany

In 2022, the German ceramic tile market increased by 9.2% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Ceramic Tile Production in Germany

In value terms, ceramic tile production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by 21% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Ceramic Tile Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, exports of ceramic tiles from Germany contracted dramatically to X square meters, reducing by -20.9% compared with the previous year. In general, exports continue to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X square meters in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, ceramic tile exports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 25%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X square meters) was the main destination for ceramic tile exports from Germany, accounting for a 39% share of total exports. Moreover, ceramic tile exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Austria (X square meters), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Switzerland (X square meters), with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands stood at +6.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (-9.9% per year) and Switzerland (-10.8% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for ceramic tile exported from Germany were the Netherlands ($X), Switzerland ($X) and Austria ($X), with a combined 36% share of total exports. These countries were followed by France, Italy, the United States, the UK, Belgium, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Luxembourg and the Czech Republic, which together accounted for a further 42%.

Spain, with a CAGR of +14.0%, 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

The average ceramic tile export price stood at $X per square meter in 2022, picking up by 22% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, ceramic tile export price increased by +80.4% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 25% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+16.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ceramic Tile Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, overseas purchases of ceramic tiles decreased by -12.9% to X square meters for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 30% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X square meters. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ceramic tile imports amounted to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 21%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Italy (X square meters), Turkey (X square meters) and Poland (X square meters) were the main suppliers of ceramic tile imports to Germany, together accounting for 74% of total imports. These countries were followed by Spain, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, India, China and France, which together accounted for a further 22%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by India (with a CAGR of +35.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic tiles to Germany, comprising 51% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy amounted to +2.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+10.2% per year) and Spain (+3.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ceramic tile import price amounted to $X per square meter, picking up by 18% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.2%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per square meter), while the price for the Czech Republic ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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