Plastic baths, sinks and wash-basins market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the market for plastic baths, sinks, and wash-basins in Germany expanded significantly, with its value rising from 273 million $ to 398.6 million $, a 46% increase. This growth was primarily driven by strong construction and renovation activity in the country, which boosted demand for plastic sanitary components. In 2020, supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic led to shortages and price increases, further elevating the market's monetary value. The trend continued into 2021, supported by heightened consumer intentions to modernize bathrooms, sustaining high demand levels.

After peaking in 2021, the market value entered a period of decline, falling to 221.4 million $ by 2024. During 2022, the full implementation of the sealing standard DIN 18534-1 introduced mandatory new testing and quality requirements for plastic baths and shower trays, potentially affecting production dynamics. That same year, market consolidation, including the acquisition of Kludi by RAK Ceramics, altered the competitive landscape among key players. Despite the overall contraction, product segment evolution continued, with the development of walk-in showers emerging as a notable megatrend in 2024.

Production plastic baths, sinks and wash-basins in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Germany's production of plastic baths, sinks, and wash-basins has increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 236.6 million US dollars, marking a 10.9% rise from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 17.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.6%.

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

Exports plastic baths, sinks and wash-basins from Germany

Exports in kind, t

Germany's exports of plastic baths, sinks, and wash-basins have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 7,826 tonnes, reflecting an 8.9% decrease compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 18.6%, with an average annual decline of 6.6%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany's exports of plastic baths, sinks, and wash-basins were distributed across a wide range of partner countries. Austria accounted for 15.4% of exports, the Netherlands for 12.9%, and Belgium for 10.6%, with these three countries together making up 38.8% of total export flows.

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, M $ US

Germany's exports of plastic baths, sinks, and wash-basins in value terms have declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports reached 95.3 million US dollars, down 2.8% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 8.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 106.8 million US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with an 8.1% drop. In contrast, 2018 saw the largest increase at 2.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the partner structure for Germany's exports of plastic baths, sinks, and wash-basins in value terms remained fragmented. Austria held a 16.1% share, Switzerland 12.7%, and France 9.7%, with these three countries together accounting for 38.5% of total flows, and no single country dominating the market.

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

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

Imports plastic baths, sinks and wash-basins to Germany

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year decline, Germany's imports of plastic baths, sinks, and wash-basins increased in 2020. Imports reached 29,793 tonnes, up 6.5% from 2019. The lowest level was recorded in 2019 at 27,981 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 3.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the leading sources for Germany's imports of plastic baths, sinks, and wash-basins in kind were Egypt with a 20.8% share, China at 17.5%, and Poland at 15.4%. Together, these three countries accounted for 53.7% of total import flows.

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, M $ US

In 2020, Germany's imports of plastic baths, sinks, and wash-basins in value terms reached 185.5 million US dollars, showing a significant 12.5% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 18.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.9%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 4.9%.

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

Data from 2017 to 2020 indicate that Germany's imports of plastic baths, sinks, and wash-basins in value terms were not heavily concentrated on a few key sources. Egypt accounted for 13.6% of imports, Poland for 11.4%, and Austria for 10.4%, with these three countries together making up 35.4% of total flows.

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

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