Aluminium sanitary ware market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The German aluminium sanitary ware market expanded from 39 244 t in 2018 to a peak of 44 981 t in 2020, with its value rising to 336.7 млн $ US. After 2020, market volume entered a sustained decline, falling to 37 454 t by 2024. In value terms, the market stabilized at around 287 млн $ US during 2022-2023 before decreasing to 281.3 млн $ US in 2024.

The downturn coincided with rising energy prices and a reduction in secondary aluminium production within Germany, which increased manufacturing costs and constrained supply. From 2024, new product safety and labeling regulations imposed additional compliance requirements on producers and distributors, affecting market operations.

Furthermore, a slowdown in the construction sector, marked by declining building permits, weakened demand for sanitary ware. While consumer preferences shifted towards durable and sustainable products, these sector-specific challenges contributed to the overall contraction in market volume.

Production aluminium sanitary ware in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In Germany, the output value of aluminium sanitary ware reached 281.3 million US dollars in 2020, showing a moderate year-over-year increase of 6.9%. Production grew by 19% between 2017 and 2020, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 6.0%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 0.6%, while the most significant increase was recorded in 2018 at 11.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Germany's aluminium sanitary ware production volume increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 39 303 tonnes, marking a slight gain of 1.1% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 11.6%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 3.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports aluminium sanitary ware from Germany

Exports in kind, t

Germany's aluminium sanitary ware export volume increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 877 tonnes, representing a robust gain of 21.9% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 17%, which corresponds to an annualized rate of 5.4%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 611 tonnes, with the largest decline that year at 18.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Austria, Switzerland, and France remained the top buyers of aluminium sanitary ware from Germany, accounting for 29.2%, 15.2%, and 10.0% of exports in kind, respectively. Together, these three countries represented 54.4% of total exports in kind.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Foreign supplies of aluminium sanitary ware from Germany increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 15 776 thousand US dollars, reflecting a strong rise of 18.8% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 5.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.8%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 12 714 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 15.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, the portfolio of buyers for aluminium sanitary ware from Germany was broad. Austria, Switzerland, and Belgium accounted for 24.6%, 15.0%, and 9.7% of exports in value terms, respectively, contributing a total of 49.3%. Many other countries held smaller but non-negligible shares.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Germany in value, 2017-2020

Imports aluminium sanitary ware to Germany

Imports in kind, t

The market showed noticeable fluctuations during the period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 2 950 tonnes and peaked in 2020 at 6 556 tonnes, representing a 2.2-fold difference. In 2020, cross-border shipments to Germany increased by 20.5% compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 17.8%, while the most significant increase was recorded in 2019 at 84.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, China, and Austria were the main suppliers of aluminium sanitary ware to Germany, accounting for 65.0%, 12.6%, and 10.5% of imports in kind, respectively. Together, these three countries comprised 88.1% of total imports in kind.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited volatility over the observed period. Import volumes reached their low in 2018 at 33 742 thousand US dollars and peaked in 2020 at 71 213 thousand US dollars, varying by 2.1 times. In 2020, volumes increased by 20.1% year-over-year. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 12.7%, while the most significant increase occurred in 2019 at 75.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Austria, and China led the import structure in value terms, accounting for 58.1%, 12.3%, and 10.2% of imports, respectively. Together, these three countries represented 80.6% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020