Porcelain ceramic ornamental articles market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2019, the market for porcelain ceramic ornamental articles in Germany remained relatively stable, with the market size increasing slightly from 32 927 thousand US dollars to 33 239 thousand US dollars. This occurred within a broader context where the fine ceramics industry, including porcelain manufacturers, recorded a 4.7% turnover growth in 2018, driven by the technical ceramics segment. However, the retail environment for glass, porcelain, ceramic, and household goods faced challenges as specialty stores lost popularity and demand for large porcelain sets weakened.

The market experienced significant volatility from 2020 to 2021. The market size dropped sharply to 21 374 thousand US dollars in 2020, then partially recovered to 26 080 thousand US dollars in 2021, reflecting a period of considerable fluctuation.

In 2022, the market surged to 39 440 thousand US dollars, a growth supported by rising consumer spending on related household goods and a focus on premium products. However, the market size then fell to 17 697 thousand US dollars in 2023 before rising again to 25 075 thousand US dollars in 2024, marking a phase of pronounced swings in market volume.

Production porcelain ceramic ornamental articles in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Germany's production of porcelain ceramic ornamental articles declined after two years of growth. In 2020, output was valued at 26 805 thousand US dollars, representing a year-on-year decrease of 28.8%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 27%, with a compound annual growth rate of -9.9%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 37 672 thousand US dollars, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 2.0%.

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

Exports porcelain ceramic ornamental articles from Germany

Exports in kind, t

Germany's exports of porcelain ceramic ornamental articles declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 936 tonnes, marking a gradual decrease of 6.4% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 5.4%, equivalent to an annualized rate of -1.8%. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 1 110 tonnes. The largest annual decline occurred in 2019 at 9.9%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 12.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's exports of porcelain ceramic ornamental articles were distributed across a wide range of partner countries. Austria accounted for 25.5% of exports in kind, France for 10.3%, and Italy for 8.1%. Together, these three countries represented 43.9% 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, K $ US

Germany's exports of porcelain ceramic ornamental articles declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports were recorded at 30 668 thousand US dollars, showing a limited decrease of 8.2% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 13.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -4.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Asia (not elsewhere specified) accounted for 22.3% of Germany's porcelain ceramic ornamental articles exports in value terms, Austria for 10.2%, and Japan for 9.0%. While their roles as buyers were notable, they were not dominant, as their combined share reached only 41.5% of total export value.

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

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

Imports porcelain ceramic ornamental articles to Germany

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Germany imported 3 702 tonnes of porcelain ceramic ornamental articles, showing a strong decline of 14.1% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 13.3%, equivalent to an annualized rate of -4.6%. The peak volume was recorded in 2019 at 4 309 tonnes, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2019 at 3.1%.

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

Throughout the period from 2017 to 2020, China clearly dominated Germany's imports of porcelain ceramic ornamental articles in kind, accounting for 89.8% of total flows. Other countries each held significantly smaller shares.

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

Germany's imports of porcelain ceramic ornamental articles declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 25 237 thousand US dollars, down by 12.9% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 14.8%, equivalent to an annualized rate of -5.2%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 29 965 thousand US dollars, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 1.2%.

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

Throughout the period from 2017 to 2020, China dominated the country structure of Germany's imports in value terms, accounting for 80.9% of total flows. Other destinations had relatively small shares.

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

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