Germany: Plastic Sanitary Ware Market 2024

Plastic Sanitary Ware Market Size in Germany

The German plastic sanitary ware market was estimated at $X in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2014 indices. Plastic sanitary ware consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Plastic Sanitary Ware Production in Germany

In value terms, plastic sanitary ware production rose notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Plastic sanitary ware production peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Plastic Sanitary Ware Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, the amount of plastic baths, wash-basins, lavatory pans and covers and similar sanitary ware exported from Germany dropped to X units, with a decrease of X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2013 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, plastic sanitary ware exports declined to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports by Country

France (X units), the Netherlands (X units) and Italy (X units) were the main destinations of plastic sanitary ware exports from Germany, with a combined X% share of total exports. Poland, Saudi Arabia, Belgium, Switzerland, Austria, the Czech Republic, the UK, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and Israel lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for plastic sanitary ware exported from Germany were Italy ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, Poland, the Czech Republic, Saudi Arabia, the UK, the United Arab Emirates, Israel and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Saudi Arabia, with a CAGR of X%, 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

In 2022, the average plastic sanitary ware export price amounted to $X per unit, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a mild setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($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 (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Plastic Sanitary Ware Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of plastic baths, wash-basins, lavatory pans and covers and similar sanitary ware, when their volume decreased by X% to X units. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X units in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, plastic sanitary ware imports fell to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period 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 imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

China (X units), Bulgaria (X units) and Poland (X units) were the main suppliers of plastic sanitary ware imports to Germany, with a combined X% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Italy, Denmark, Austria, Switzerland, Turkey, Belgium, Slovenia, the Czech Republic and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Poland ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the largest plastic sanitary ware suppliers to Germany, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Poland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average plastic sanitary ware import price amounted to $X per unit, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a mild slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit 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 Switzerland ($X per unit), while the price for Bulgaria ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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