Germany: Market for Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles 2024

Market Size for Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles in Germany

In 2022, the German non-refractory clay roofing tiles market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, consumption, however, saw a noticeable downturn. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles in Germany

In value terms, non-refractory clay roofing tiles production contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a mild slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 6.3%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles

Exports from Germany

In 2022, approx. X tons of non-refractory clay roofing tiles were exported from Germany; which is down by -4.9% on the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 13% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

In value terms, non-refractory clay roofing tiles exports reached $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 20%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons) was the main destination for non-refractory clay roofing tiles exports from Germany, accounting for a 37% share of total exports. Moreover, non-refractory clay roofing tiles exports to Poland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Austria (X tons), with a 9.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Poland stood at +3.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+6.7% per year) and Austria (-1.0% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Austria ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for non-refractory clay roofing tiles exported from Germany worldwide, together accounting for 63% of total exports. Belgium, Denmark, Switzerland, France, the Czech Republic, Slovenia, Italy and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +6.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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 non-refractory clay roofing tiles export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 6.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 6.3%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Czech Republic (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles

Imports into Germany

In 2022, overseas purchases of non-refractory clay roofing tiles increased by 44% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after five years of decline. Over the period under review, total imports indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% 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 +94.6% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-refractory clay roofing tiles imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a perceptible expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons) was the main non-refractory clay roofing tiles supplier to Germany, accounting for a 94% share of total imports. It was followed by Austria (X tons), with a 2% share of total imports. The third position in this ranking was held by France (X tons), with a 0.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Poland stood at +9.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (+14.5% per year) and France (-17.3% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-refractory clay roofing tiles to Germany, comprising 93% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Austria ($X), with a 1.8% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 0.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Poland totaled +9.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (+7.6% per year) and France (-17.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average non-refractory clay roofing tiles import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+0.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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