Germany: Inflatable Vessel Market 2025

Inflatable Vessel Market Size in Germany

The German inflatable vessel market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, picking up by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Inflatable Vessel Production in Germany

In value terms, inflatable vessel production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the production volume increased by 40%. Inflatable vessel production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Inflatable Vessel Exports

Exports from Germany

For the sixth consecutive year, Germany recorded growth in shipments abroad of inflatable vessels for pleasure or sports, which increased by 16% to X units in 2021. Overall, exports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 222% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, inflatable vessel exports totaled $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports posted prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 85% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

France (X units) was the main destination for inflatable vessel exports from Germany, with a 32% share of total exports. Moreover, inflatable vessel exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Austria (X units), threefold. Italy (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France totaled +59.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (+30.8% per year) and Italy (+78.4% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for inflatable vessel exported from Germany were France ($X), Austria ($X) and Italy ($X), together accounting for 37% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Italy, with a CAGR of +47.9%, recorded 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 inflatable vessel export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, which is down by -13.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average export price increased by 7.9% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to France ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (-8.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Inflatable Vessel Imports

Imports into Germany

For the third year in a row, Germany recorded growth in purchases abroad of inflatable vessels for pleasure or sports, which increased by 64% to X units in 2021. Overall, imports enjoyed a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 110%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, inflatable vessel imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

China (X units), Poland (X units) and the Netherlands (X units) were the main suppliers of inflatable vessel imports to Germany, with a combined 76% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +222.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of inflatable vessels for pleasure or sports to Germany, comprising 39% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a 9.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled +6.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+166.5% per year) and Poland (+180.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average inflatable vessel import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, shrinking by -14.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a tangible increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 69% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2019 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per unit), while the price for Poland ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+8.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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