Stainless household articles market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for stainless household articles in Germany experienced a period of relative stability from 2018 to 2020, followed by a substantial expansion to over 68 700 t in 2021. After a modest correction in 2022, the market contracted sharply to around 44 400 t in 2023 before partially recovering to nearly 52 900 t in 2024.

The significant drop in 2023 aligned with heightened financial pressures on consumers from rising energy and food costs, which led to reduced spending on durable goods including kitchen items. The subsequent recovery in 2024 was supported by sustained consumer preference for long-lasting, easy-care stainless steel, the introduction of new kitchen trends incorporating stainless steel accents, and ongoing digitalization within the industry.

Production stainless household articles in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In Germany, the output value of stainless household articles reached 218.9 million US dollars in 2020, representing a 13.2% decrease compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production declined by 15.4%, which translates to an annualized rate of 5.4%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 4.4%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Germany produced 15,080 tonnes of stainless household articles in 2020, a 5.7% drop from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 5.9%, averaging an annualized decrease of 2.0%. The highest growth was recorded in 2019, at 0.1%.

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

Exports stainless household articles from Germany

Exports in kind, t

Germany's cross-border shipments of stainless household articles increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 28,478 tonnes, up 11.6% from the previous year. Over the period 2017-2020, exports grew by 5.7%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.9%. The lowest volume was in 2018 at 25,043 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 7.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's exports of stainless household articles in kind were distributed across a wide range of partner countries. Poland accounted for 15.4% of exports, Austria for 11.8%, and France for 8.2%, together making up 35.4% of total 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 export value of stainless household articles reached 335.4 million US dollars in 2020, a 2.7% increase from the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 326.6 million US dollars, while the highest was in 2018 at 347.6 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 6.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the partner landscape for Germany's exports in value terms was diverse. Poland contributed 11.3% of exports, Austria 10.5%, and France 7.1%, together forming only 28.9% of total flows. The remaining 71.1% was distributed among many other countries.

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

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

Imports stainless household articles to Germany

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Germany's imports of stainless household articles in kind stood at 65,476 tonnes, marking a gradual year-on-year rise of 3.6%. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 4.1%, with a CAGR of 1.3%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, at 0.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China played a leading role in Germany's imports of stainless household articles in kind, accounting for 72.7% of total flows, with the remainder distributed across other partners.

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

Germany's cross-border shipments of stainless household articles increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 506.2 million US dollars, a gradual gain of 5.1% compared to the previous year. Over the period 2017-2020, imports grew by 12.8%, with a CAGR of 4.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, China, Italy, and India were the main destinations for Germany's imports of stainless household articles in value terms. China accounted for 63.1% of imports, Italy for 6.0%, and India for 4.4%, together absorbing 73.5% of total imports.

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

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