Germany: Market for Sanitary Ware And Parts Of Iron Or Steel 2025

Market Size for Sanitary Ware And Parts Of Iron Or Steel in Germany

The German market for sanitary ware and parts of iron or steel soared to $X in 2021, picking up by 30% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a strong increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Production of Sanitary Ware And Parts Of Iron Or Steel in Germany

In value terms, iron or steel sanitary ware production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 45%. Iron or steel sanitary ware production peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Sanitary Ware And Parts Of Iron Or Steel

Exports from Germany

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was growth in overseas shipments of sanitary ware and parts of iron or steel, when their volume increased by 2.2% to X tons. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 9.8%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, iron or steel sanitary ware exports rose sharply to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Switzerland (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons) were the main destinations of iron or steel sanitary ware exports from Germany, with a combined 42% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Bulgaria (with a CAGR of +37.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Switzerland ($X), Austria ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest markets for iron or steel sanitary ware exported from Germany worldwide, with a combined 49% share of total exports. France, Poland, Belgium, Italy, the UK, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, China, Russia and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

Bulgaria, with a CAGR of +30.0%, 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

In 2021, the average export price for sanitary ware and parts of iron or steel amounted to $X per ton, rising by 10% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bulgaria ($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 Czech Republic (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Sanitary Ware And Parts Of Iron Or Steel

Imports into Germany

In 2021, overseas purchases of sanitary ware and parts of iron or steel increased by 5.9% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 9.7% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, iron or steel sanitary ware imports soared to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of iron or steel sanitary ware to Germany, accounting for a 38% share of total imports. Moreover, iron or steel sanitary ware imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Poland (X tons), with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +1.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+9.4% per year) and Poland (-9.7% per year).

In value terms, China ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Poland ($X) appeared to be the largest iron or steel sanitary ware suppliers to Germany, together comprising 59% of total imports. These countries were followed by Italy, Denmark, Austria, Slovakia and Taiwan (Chinese), which together accounted for a further 21%.

Slovakia, with a CAGR of +16.5%, 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 2021, the average import price for sanitary ware and parts of iron or steel amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 9.1% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.5%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 13% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while the price for Slovakia ($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 (+8.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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