Germany: Market for Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses 2024

Market Size for Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses in Germany

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the German market for ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses, when its value decreased by -44.7% to $X. Overall, consumption saw a perceptible curtailment. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses in Germany

In value terms, production of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses rose significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% 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 +71.1% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Production of peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports of Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses

Exports from Germany

In 2022, shipments abroad of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses increased by 7.3% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, total exports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% 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 +18.3% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 34% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses expanded to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

North Macedonia (X tons), Poland (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses from Germany, together comprising 57% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +41.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses exported from Germany were North Macedonia ($X), Poland ($X) and the United States ($X), with a combined 50% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Poland, with a CAGR of +43.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the average export price for ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses amounted to $X per ton, falling by -3.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses increased by +66.3% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 20% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($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 the Netherlands (+18.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses

Imports into Germany

In 2022, approx. X tons of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses were imported into Germany; which is down by -30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, total imports indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -31.4% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 49% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses declined notably to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 39%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses to Germany, with a combined 56% share of total imports. The Czech Republic, Japan, South Korea, Poland, Italy, Austria, Hungary, Mexico, Malaysia and South Africa lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 38%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Mexico (with a CAGR of +115.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses suppliers to Germany were the United States ($X), China ($X) and Japan ($X), with a combined 52% share of total imports. Belgium, the Czech Republic, Poland, Austria, Malaysia, South Korea, Mexico, Hungary, Italy and South Africa lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.

Mexico, with a CAGR of +111.1%, 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 wares for laboratory or technical uses amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 3.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 13%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 Japan ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+7.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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