Ceramic Sanitary Ware Market in Asia - Key Insights

IndexBox has just published a new report, the Asia - Ceramic Sinks, Baths, Water Closet Pans And Similar Sanitary Fixtures - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights. Here is a summary of the report's key findings.

The revenue of the ceramic sanitary ware market in Asia amounted to $X in 2017, picking up by X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The ceramic sanitary ware consumption continues to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the ceramic sanitary ware market attained its peak figure level in 2017, and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Production in Asia

In 2017, the amount of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures produced in Asia stood at X units, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. The total output volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years.

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Exports

Exports in Asia

In 2017, approx. X units of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures were exported in Asia; going up by X% against the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, ceramic sanitary ware exports stood at $X (IndexBox estimates) in 2017. The total exports indicated a prominent growth from 2007 to 2017: 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 2017 figures, the ceramic sanitary ware exports increased by +X% against 2009 indices. The level of exports peaked in 2017, and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

China represented the key exporter of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures in Asia, with the volume of exports accounting for X units, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2017. Turkey (X units) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Thailand (X units). All these countries together occupied approx. X% share of total exports. India (X units) took the minor share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2017, average annual rates of growth with regard to ceramic sanitary ware exports from China stood at +X%. At the same time, India (+X%) and Turkey (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, India emerged as the fastest growing exporter in Asia, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. By contrast, Thailand (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Turkey (-X%) and China (-X%) significantly weakened its position in terms of the global exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest ceramic sanitary ware supplier in Asia, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Turkey ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Thailand, with a X% share.

Export Prices by Country

The ceramic sanitary ware export price in Asia stood at $X per unit in 2017, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2017, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest export price was India ($X per unit), while China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by India (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Imports

Imports in Asia

In 2017, ceramic sanitary ware imports in Asia stood at X units, growing by X% against the previous year. The total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2007 to 2017: its volume 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 2017 figures, the ceramic sanitary ware imports increased by +X% against 2014 indices.

In value terms, ceramic sanitary ware imports totaled $X (IndexBox estimates) in 2017. The ceramic sanitary ware imports continue to indicate a remarkable expansion. The level of imports peaked in 2017, and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2017, South Korea (X units), distantly followed by Japan (X units) and India (X units) were the major importers of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures, together making up X% of total imports. The United Arab Emirates (X units), Saudi Arabia (X units), Malaysia (X units), Nepal (X units), Pakistan (X units), Vietnam (X units), China (X units), China, Hong Kong SAR (X units) and Sri Lanka (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2017, average annual rates of growth with regard to ceramic sanitary ware imports into South Korea stood at +X%. At the same time, Nepal (+X%), Vietnam (+X%), Malaysia (+X%), India (+X%), Pakistan (+X%) and China (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Nepal emerged as the fastest growing importer in Asia, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. Saudi Arabia, Japan, China, Hong Kong SAR and the United Arab Emirates experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Sri Lanka (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of China (-X%), Pakistan (-X%), Vietnam (-X%), Malaysia (-X%), Nepal (-X%), India (-X%) and South Korea (-X%) decreased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and South Korea ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2017, together comprising X% of total imports. Japan, India, Vietnam, China, China, Hong Kong SAR, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Nepal and Pakistan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2017, the ceramic sanitary ware import price in Asia amounted to $X per unit, surging by X% against the previous year. The import price indicated a strong growth from 2007 to 2017: 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 2017 figures, the ceramic sanitary ware import price decreased by -X% against 2015 indices.

Import prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest import price was Saudi Arabia ($X per unit), while Pakistan ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform