Germany: Market for Prefabricated Buildings Of Plastics, Concrete Or Aluminium 2024

Market Size for Prefabricated Buildings Of Plastics, Concrete Or Aluminium in Germany

In 2021, the German market for prefabricated buildings of plastics, concrete or aluminium decreased by -26% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

Production of Prefabricated Buildings Of Plastics, Concrete Or Aluminium in Germany

In value terms, production of prefabricated buildings of plastics, concrete or aluminium reduced rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 11%. Production of peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced notably in the following year.

Exports of Prefabricated Buildings Of Plastics, Concrete Or Aluminium

Exports from Germany

After three years of decline, shipments abroad of prefabricated buildings of plastics, concrete or aluminium increased by 30% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a pronounced contraction. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of prefabricated buildings of plastics, concrete or aluminium skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced decline. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Switzerland (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of prefabricated buildings of plastics, concrete or aluminium from Germany, with a combined 49% share of total exports. Austria, Poland, the Czech Republic, the UK, Luxembourg, Belgium and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +25.1%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for prefabricated buildings of plastics, concrete or aluminium exported from Germany were Switzerland ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Austria ($X), with a combined 43% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the UK, France, Poland, Luxembourg, Belgium, Italy and the Czech Republic, which together accounted for a further 27%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +14.2%, recorded 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 export price for prefabricated buildings of plastics, concrete or aluminium stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 11% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 39% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+8.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Prefabricated Buildings Of Plastics, Concrete Or Aluminium

Imports into Germany

For the fourth year in a row, Germany recorded growth in supplies from abroad of prefabricated buildings of plastics, concrete or aluminium, which increased by 9.7% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +48.4% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 22% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of prefabricated buildings of plastics, concrete or aluminium skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed strong growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), Estonia (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of prefabricated buildings of plastics, concrete or aluminium to Germany, with a combined 44% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Poland, Lithuania, Belgium, China, the Netherlands, Croatia, Switzerland and Slovakia, which together accounted for a further 28%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Croatia (with a CAGR of +26.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest prefabricated buildings of plastics, concrete or aluminium suppliers to Germany were the Czech Republic ($X), Austria ($X) and Estonia ($X), together comprising 49% of total imports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Poland, Croatia, China, Lithuania, Switzerland, Belgium and Slovakia, which together accounted for a further 33%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Croatia, with a CAGR of +33.3%, 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 import price for prefabricated buildings of plastics, concrete or aluminium stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 21% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Lithuania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+13.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform