Stainless household articles market in Austria

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for stainless steel household articles in Austria experienced notable swings from 2020 to 2024. After climbing to 5 280 tonnes in 2021, consumption contracted over the following two years, falling to 4 599 tonnes in 2022 and then to 3 660 tonnes in 2023. This downturn aligned with a consumer shift toward ceramic and composite kitchen sinks, which substituted for traditional stainless steel units, coupled with a broader slowdown in the kitchen furniture replacement segment where households showed purchasing restraint due to elevated prices. A sharp recovery followed in 2024, lifting the market volume to 5 286 tonnes.

In value terms, the market mirrored this volatility, rising from USD 41.0 million in 2020 to USD 51.5 million in 2021, then declining to USD 48.3 million in 2022 and USD 40.0 million in 2023, before surging to USD 59.8 million in 2024. During this period, product trends evolved, including a growing interest in flexible, ergonomic stainless steel worktops with adjustable features, reflecting changing consumer preferences. Domestic production of stainless articles, however, decreased substantially from 651 tonnes in 2021 to 240 tonnes in 2024, indicating a heightened reliance on imported goods to meet market demand.

Production stainless household articles in Austria

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

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

Exports stainless household articles from Austria

Exports in kind, t

Austria's exports of stainless household articles have declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the export volume reached 3 048 tonnes, which represents an 8.6% decrease compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 22.5%, averaging an annual decline of 8.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Austria's export market for stainless household articles was highly diversified. Poland accounted for 18.9% of exports, Germany for 12.0%, and the United States for 11.3%. Together, these three countries made up just 42.1% of total exports, with the remaining 57.9% distributed among numerous other nations.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Austria's exports of stainless household articles have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the export value stood at 36 538 thousand US dollars, marking a moderate year-on-year decrease of 10.0%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports dropped by 19.5%, which translates to an average annual decline of 7.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Austria's export destinations in value terms were widely dispersed. Germany led with 19.3% of exports, followed by the United States at 10.2%, and Poland at 8.2%. Combined, these three countries accounted for only 37.6% of total export value, while the remaining 62.4% was spread across a broad range of other markets.

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

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

Imports stainless household articles to Austria

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Austria's import volume of stainless household articles was 6 730 tonnes, reflecting a 16.2% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 16.3%, with an average annual decline of 5.8%. The largest increase during this period occurred in 2019, when imports rose by 5.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Germany, and India were the main suppliers of stainless household articles to Austria. China accounted for 55.4% of imports, Germany for 17.5%, and India for 5.0%. Together, these three countries represented 78.0% of total import volume.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Austria imported stainless household articles worth 69 109 thousand US dollars, which is 15.0% less than the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 15.2%, averaging an annual decline of 5.3%. The most significant increase was recorded in 2019, with a rise of 5.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, China, Germany, and Italy were the primary suppliers of stainless household articles to Austria in value terms. China contributed 48.4% of imports, Germany 26.6%, and Italy 4.8%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 79.8% of total import value.

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

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