Germany: Common Pottery Market 2024

Common Pottery Market Size in Germany

The German common pottery market rose remarkably to $X in 2022, increasing by 11% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a prominent increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Common Pottery Production in Germany

In value terms, common pottery production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Common Pottery Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, overseas shipments of common pottery decreased by -5.5% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports saw a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, common pottery exports declined to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 19% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Switzerland (X tons) were the main destinations of common pottery exports from Germany, with a combined 41% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Switzerland (with a CAGR of +6.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Austria ($X), Poland ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for common pottery exported from Germany worldwide, with a combined 39% share of total exports. Switzerland, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Spain, the UK, Sweden, Belgium, Italy, Denmark and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 44%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +9.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 common pottery export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, common pottery export price increased by +83.2% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 19% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($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 Poland (+10.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Common Pottery Imports

Imports into Germany

Common pottery imports into Germany stood at X tons in 2022, with an increase of 14% against the year before. In general, total imports indicated notable 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 +60.8% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, common pottery imports rose slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 31%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of common pottery to Germany, accounting for a 65% share of total imports. Moreover, common pottery imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Portugal (X tons), fivefold. Romania (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled +6.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Portugal (+10.8% per year) and Romania (-3.2% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of common pottery to Germany, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Portugal ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Romania, with a 2.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled +8.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Portugal (+12.9% per year) and Romania (-1.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average common pottery import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -9% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.3%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+6.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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