Germany: Plastic Ornamental Articles Market 2024

Plastic Ornamental Articles Market Size in Germany

In 2022, the German plastic ornamental articles market increased by X% to $X, rising for the fifth year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2017 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Plastic Ornamental Articles Production in Germany

In value terms, plastic ornamental articles production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a mild slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Plastic ornamental articles production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Plastic Ornamental Articles Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, exports of statuettes and other ornamental articles of plastic from Germany fell to X tons, declining by X% compared with 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate mild growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, plastic ornamental articles exports reached $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), France (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main destinations of plastic ornamental articles exports from Germany, together accounting for X% of total exports. Italy, Switzerland, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Spain, Slovakia, Belgium, Sweden, the UK and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Slovakia (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Austria ($X) and Switzerland ($X) were the largest markets for plastic ornamental articles exported from Germany worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Poland, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, the UK, Belgium, Slovakia, Romania and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Romania, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average plastic ornamental articles export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plastic Ornamental Articles Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, imports of statuettes and other ornamental articles of plastic into Germany dropped slightly to X tons, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021 figures. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, plastic ornamental articles imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of plastic ornamental articles to Germany, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, plastic ornamental articles imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Poland (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of statuettes and other ornamental articles of plastic to Germany, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average plastic ornamental articles import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, plastic ornamental articles import price increased by X% against 2016 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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