Germany: Market for Plastic Shutters And Blinds 2024

Market Size for Plastic Shutters And Blinds in Germany

In 2022, after six years of growth, there was decline in the German plastic shutters and blinds market, when its value decreased by -2.2% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Production of Plastic Shutters And Blinds in Germany

In value terms, plastic shutters and blinds production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 12%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Exports of Plastic Shutters And Blinds

Exports from Germany

In 2022, overseas shipments of plastic shutters and blinds decreased by -9.5% to X units for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, plastic shutters and blinds exports fell to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports by Country

Poland (X units), France (X units) and Croatia (X units) were the main destinations of plastic shutters and blinds exports from Germany, with a combined 50% share 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 Poland (with a CAGR of +11.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), France ($X) and Switzerland ($X) constituted the largest markets for plastic shutters and blinds exported from Germany worldwide, together accounting for 39% of total exports.

Poland, with a CAGR of +11.0%, saw 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

The average plastic shutters and blinds export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 13%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 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 ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Croatia ($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 Serbia (+5.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Plastic Shutters And Blinds

Imports into Germany

Plastic shutters and blinds imports into Germany fell to X units in 2022, which is down by -11.4% against 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% 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 2014 with an increase of 24%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, plastic shutters and blinds imports contracted notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% 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 2020 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X units), China (X units) and France (X units) were the main suppliers of plastic shutters and blinds imports to Germany, with a combined 59% share of total imports. Poland, Turkey, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, the UK, Italy and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +12.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest plastic shutters and blinds suppliers to Germany were Belgium ($X), Poland ($X) and China ($X), together comprising 59% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of +15.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average plastic shutters and blinds import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, with a decrease of -5.2% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, plastic shutters and blinds import price increased by +50.2% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 18%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit, 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 the UK ($X per unit), while the price for Turkey ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+7.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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