Germany: Market for Household Washing and Drying Machines 2025

Market Size for Household Washing and Drying Machines in Germany

In 2021, the German washing and drying machine market increased by 22% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Washing and drying machine consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Production of Household Washing and Drying Machines in Germany

In value terms, washing and drying machine production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 129% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Household Washing and Drying Machines

Exports from Germany

In 2021, exports of household washing and drying machines from Germany declined slightly to X tons, with a decrease of -2.4% on 2020 figures. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 6.6%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, washing and drying machine exports expanded remarkably to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 8.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of washing and drying machine exports from Germany, with a combined 40% share of total exports. The UK, Australia, the United States, Switzerland, Sweden, France, China, Spain, Italy and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 41%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +24.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Austria ($X) and the UK ($X) constituted the largest markets for washing and drying machine exported from Germany worldwide, together comprising 35% of total exports. These countries were followed by Belgium, Switzerland, China, Australia, the United States, Sweden, France, Italy, Spain and the Czech Republic, which together accounted for a further 46%.

China, with a CAGR of +30.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2021, the average washing and drying machine export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 8.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Household Washing and Drying Machines

Imports into Germany

In 2021, overseas purchases of household washing and drying machines increased by 13% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, washing and drying machine imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Poland (X tons) constituted the largest washing and drying machine supplier to Germany, accounting for a 44% share of total imports. Moreover, washing and drying machine imports from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Turkey (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Poland amounted to +7.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+7.2% per year) and Turkey (+1.8% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of household washing and drying machines to Germany, comprising 46% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 9.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Poland amounted to +6.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (+6.1% per year) and China (+7.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average washing and drying machine import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 8.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+1.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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