Germany: Market for Lighting Sets For Christmas Trees 2024

Market Size for Lighting Sets For Christmas Trees in Germany

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the German market for lighting sets for christmas trees, when its value decreased by -8.3% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Lighting Sets For Christmas Trees

Exports from Germany

In 2022, shipments abroad of lighting sets for christmas trees was finally on the rise to reach X units after two years of decline. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a perceptible expansion 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 decreased by -6.4% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 78% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lighting set for christmas trees exports fell to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 25% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

Austria (X units), Poland (X units) and France (X units) were the main destinations of lighting set for christmas trees exports from Germany, together comprising 58% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by France (with a CAGR of +21.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Austria ($X), Switzerland ($X) and Poland ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for lighting set for christmas trees exported from Germany worldwide, with a combined 51% share of total exports. France, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Belgium and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 33%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, France, with a CAGR of +21.6%, 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 export price for lighting sets for christmas trees stood at $X per unit in 2022, shrinking by -21.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a slight slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Switzerland (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Lighting Sets For Christmas Trees

Imports into Germany

In 2022, lighting set for christmas trees imports into Germany stood at X units, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a measured expansion 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 decreased by -11.0% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 29%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lighting set for christmas trees imports fell to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 26%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of lighting set for christmas trees to Germany, with a 81% share of total imports. Moreover, lighting set for christmas trees imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X units), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Belgium (X units), with a 1.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at +3.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+4.5% per year) and Belgium (+67.8% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lighting sets for christmas trees to Germany, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 3.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +1.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+4.3% per year) and Belgium (+68.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for lighting sets for christmas trees amounted to $X per unit, declining by -7.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+0.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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