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Plastic sanitary ware market in Germany

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the plastic sanitary ware market in Germany expanded consistently, with production increasing from 729 million $ to 1 033 million $ and market size growing from 437 million $ to 686 million $. This growth was driven by a rebound in export demand after the pandemic, as manufacturers of construction plastic products, including sanitary ware, achieved higher revenues.

A downturn began in 2022 and intensified in 2023, with production falling to 848 million $ and market size dropping sharply to 368 million $. High production costs in Germany undermined the competitiveness of plastic producers, and a broader decline in plastics manufacturing, which fell significantly compared to 2021, reduced output and demand for plastic sanitary ware.

In 2024, early signs of recovery appeared in the plastics industry with increased production in the second quarter, yet persistently high costs continued to pressure processors who faced revenue challenges. Import and export values remained subdued, reflecting ongoing market adjustments.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In value
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Germany
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2023, K unit
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2023, M $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K unit
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production plastic sanitary ware in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Germany's plastic sanitary ware production has grown for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 849.9 million US dollars, marking a 7.5% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 19.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.2%	8.5%	7.5%	6.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports plastic sanitary ware from Germany

Exports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Germany's plastic sanitary ware export volume declined. In 2020, exports reached 87,876 tonnes, down 1.3% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 5.1%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 1.7%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 89,020 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 4.9% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.9%	1.5%	(1.3%)	1.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Analysis of export volumes from 2017 to 2020 reveals a wide distribution across many markets. France accounted for 12.8% of exports, the Netherlands for 8.7%, and Poland for 6.8%, together making up 28.4% of total flows. The remaining 71.6% was spread among numerous other partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Germany's plastic sanitary ware exports totaled 765.9 million US dollars, showing minimal change from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 5.1%, with an annualized rate of 1.7%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 784.2 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 2.4% drop, while the largest increase was in 2018 with a 7.6% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.6%	(2.4%)	0.0%	1.7%

Source: SHEV.io

The structure of export values from 2017 to 2020 indicates a diversified set of partners. Italy contributed 10.6% of exports, France 9.8%, and Switzerland 9.4%, together accounting for 29.9% of total flows. The remaining 70.1% was distributed among numerous smaller markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports plastic sanitary ware to Germany

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Germany's plastic sanitary ware import volume reached 73,431 tonnes, reflecting a 1.9% increase from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 2.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.9%. The largest decline was in 2019 with a 1.7% decrease, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 2.5% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.5%	(1.7%)	1.9%	0.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, imports of plastic sanitary ware to Germany were not heavily concentrated on a few key markets. China accounted for 26.8% of imports, Poland for 14.1%, and Bulgaria for 8.5%, together making up 49.4% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Germany's plastic sanitary ware imports reached 504.1 million US dollars, representing an 8.3% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports rose by 11%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.5%. The largest decline was in 2019 with a 5.5% drop, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with an 8.4% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.4%	(5.5%)	8.3%	3.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, imports in value terms of plastic sanitary ware to Germany were not heavily concentrated. China accounted for 16.5% of imports, Austria for 11.3%, and Poland for 10.2%, together capturing 37.9% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io