Germany: Plastic Household Ware Market 2024

Plastic Household Ware Market Size in Germany

In 2021, the German plastic household ware market increased by 4.5% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption continues to indicate a slight shrinkage. Plastic household ware consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Plastic Household Ware Production in Germany

In value terms, plastic household ware production declined slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 5.1%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Plastic Household Ware Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2021, approx. X tons of plastics household articles and toilet articles were exported from Germany; therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 8.2%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, plastic household ware exports stood at $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 14%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of plastic household ware exports from Germany, with a combined 35% share of total exports. Switzerland, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Belgium, Italy, the UK, Spain, Sweden, Denmark and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 47%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +8.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for plastic household ware exported from Germany were France ($X), Austria ($X) and Poland ($X), together comprising 34% of total exports.

Poland, with a CAGR of +11.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average plastic household ware export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 7.9% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 12% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the highest price was recorded for prices to the UK ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per ton) and the Czech Republic ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+5.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plastic Household Ware Imports

Imports into Germany

Plastic household ware imports into Germany was estimated at X tons in 2021, with an increase of 2.4% against the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 8.9%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, plastic household ware imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 9.3%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Poland (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of plastic household ware imports to Germany, together comprising 51% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +17.0%), while purchases 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 household ware suppliers to Germany, together comprising 52% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +17.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 household ware import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 5.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 6% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+5.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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