Germany: Porcelain Technical Ware Market 2025

Porcelain Technical Ware Market Size in Germany

The German porcelain technical ware market contracted to $X in 2022, which is down by -2.2% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +16.7% against 2020 indices. Porcelain technical ware consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Porcelain Technical Ware Production in Germany

In value terms, porcelain technical ware production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the production volume increased by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Porcelain Technical Ware Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, approx. X tons of porcelain ceramic wares for laboratory, technical, and chemical use were exported from Germany; which is down by -51.3% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 15% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, porcelain technical ware exports contracted sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Switzerland (X tons) was the main destination for porcelain technical ware exports from Germany, with a 17% share of total exports. Moreover, porcelain technical ware exports to Switzerland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), twofold. Belgium (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Switzerland stood at -7.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (-26.6% per year) and Belgium (-11.5% per year).

In value terms, China ($X), the United States ($X) and Italy ($X) were the largest markets for porcelain technical ware exported from Germany worldwide, together comprising 37% of total exports. France, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Austria, Belgium, the UK, the United Arab Emirates, Poland, Portugal and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

Among the main countries of destination, Hungary, with a CAGR of +18.1%, 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 porcelain technical ware export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 27% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 39%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Austria (+28.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Porcelain Technical Ware Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, approx. X tons of porcelain ceramic wares for laboratory, technical, and chemical use were imported into Germany; dropping by -35.8% on the year before. Overall, imports saw a pronounced descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 88%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, porcelain technical ware imports shrank rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 63% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Austria (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of porcelain technical ware to Germany, with a 45% share of total imports. Moreover, porcelain technical ware imports from Austria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by France (X tons), with a 7.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Austria was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+9.4% per year) and France (+6.5% per year).

In value terms, the largest porcelain technical ware suppliers to Germany were the United States ($X), China ($X) and Japan ($X), together accounting for 59% of total imports.

China, with a CAGR of +7.7%, recorded 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

The average porcelain technical ware import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 9.1% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, porcelain technical ware import price increased by +95.1% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 33% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+18.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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