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Germany is the fourth largest bathroom equipment market in the world and the biggest in Europe. Due to initial slowdown German market again took pace in 2004 and now again it is growing both in terms of volume and value. In terms of volume German market grew by 8% in 2006. The market of baths, basin and cisterns is registering positive growth rate and this will continue in the coming years. Germany meet its domestic demand both through imports and domestic manufacturing. Imports accounts for 36%.


Regarding other bathroom fixtures, one handle mixers are doing very well. Thermostatic mixers are sold to the bath and shower fittings markets.



The German bathroom equipment industry produced the maximum number of basin fittings in the year 2006, followed by bath fittings, shower fittings and bidet fittings, in that order.