Germany: Enamels And Glazes Market 2024

Enamels And Glazes Market Size in Germany

In 2021, the German enamels and glazes market decreased by -2.1% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. In general, consumption saw a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 5.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Enamels And Glazes Production in Germany

In value terms, enamels and glazes production reduced modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 11%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Enamels And Glazes Exports

Exports from Germany

Enamels and glazes exports from Germany soared to X tons in 2021, jumping by 27% compared with the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, enamels and glazes exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +45.6% against 2019 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of enamels and glazes exports from Germany, together comprising 44% of total exports. These countries were followed by Spain, Denmark, Hungary, India, the Netherlands, China, Belgium, Austria, Turkey and Portugal, which together accounted for a further 37%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of +45.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for enamels and glazes exported from Germany were Poland ($X), France ($X) and Spain ($X), together accounting for 31% of total exports. China, Turkey, India, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Hungary, Denmark, Belgium, Austria and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 38%.

Denmark, with a CAGR of +24.5%, recorded 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 enamels and glazes export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 8.8% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 11%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($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 China (+10.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Enamels And Glazes Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2021, overseas purchases of vitrifiable enamels and glazes for ceramics, enamelling or glass decreased by -7.7% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 16% 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, enamels and glazes imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a noticeable decline. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of enamels and glazes imports to Germany, together comprising 80% of total imports. Belgium, France, Liechtenstein, the Netherlands and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 17%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Liechtenstein (with a CAGR of +988.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest enamels and glazes suppliers to Germany were Spain ($X), Liechtenstein ($X) and Italy ($X), together comprising 55% of total imports.

Liechtenstein, with a CAGR of +710.7%, saw 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

The average enamels and glazes import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 35% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.4%. 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 Liechtenstein ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($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 (+13.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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