United Kingdom - Ceramic Sinks, Baths, Water Closet Pans And Similar Sanitary Fixtures - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingAugust 2023 Sees Modest Increase in UK Imports of Ceramic Sanitary Ware, Reaching $24M
United Kingdom Ceramic Sanitary Ware Imports
In August 2023, ceramic sanitary ware imports into the UK amounted to 435K units, almost unchanged from July 2023 figures. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in May 2023 with an increase of 21% month-to-month. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at 530K units in November 2022; however, from December 2022 to August 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, ceramic sanitary ware imports expanded slightly to $24M (IndexBox estimates) in August 2023. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in January 2023 when imports increased by 20% month-to-month. Imports peaked at 29M units in November 2022; however, from December 2022 to August 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Ceramic Sanitary Ware in United Kingdom (million USD) | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2022 | Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | May 2023 | Jun 2023 | Jul 2023 | Aug 2023 | |
| China | 9.7 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.5 | 8.8 | 7.5 | 9.3 | 6.8 | 6.2 | 7.4 | 8.5 | 7.1 | 8.6 |
| Egypt | 1.9 | 2.0 | 1.4 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 3.1 | 2.4 | 2.9 | 2.6 | 2.4 | 2.6 | 2.0 | 2.4 |
| Turkey | 2.0 | 2.5 | 2.8 | 2.6 | 0.7 | 2.7 | 2.4 | 2.1 | 2.0 | 2.7 | 2.3 | 2.1 | 2.3 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0.8 | 1.9 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 2.3 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 1.8 | 1.3 |
| Bulgaria | 0.9 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.9 | 1.6 | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| Portugal | 1.4 | 1.0 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.1 | 1.9 | 1.7 | 1.8 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| Czech Republic | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 1.6 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Others | 7.5 | 5.8 | 6.4 | 7.4 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 7.4 | 6.6 | 5.8 | 6.8 | 7.1 | 6.9 | 5.9 |
| Total | 25.3 | 26.3 | 26.5 | 28.9 | 20.9 | 25.1 | 26.7 | 24.2 | 21.4 | 25.4 | 26.3 | 23.2 | 23.6 |
Imports by Country
In August 2023, China (157K units) constituted the largest ceramic sanitary ware supplier to the UK, with a 36% share of total imports. Moreover, ceramic sanitary ware imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Egypt (43K units), fourfold. Turkey (40K units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 9.3% share.
From August 2022 to August 2023, the average monthly growth rate of volume from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Egypt (+1.3% per month) and Turkey (+1.2% per month).
In value terms, China ($8.6M) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic sanitary ware to the UK, comprising 36% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Egypt ($2.4M), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 10% share.
From August 2022 to August 2023, the average monthly growth rate of value from China stood at -1.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Egypt (+1.8% per month) and Turkey (+1.2% per month).
Imports by Type
In August 2023, ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china (292K units) constituted the largest type of ceramic sanitary ware supplied to the UK, with a 67% share of total imports. Moreover, ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures other than of porcelain or china (143K units), twofold.
From August 2022 to August 2023, the average monthly growth rate of the volume of import of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china stood at -1.2%.
In value terms, the most traded types of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures in the UK were ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china ($15M) and ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures other than of porcelain or china ($8.5M).
Import Prices by Country
In August 2023, the ceramic sanitary ware price amounted to $54.2 per unit (CIF, United Kingdom), approximately equating the previous month. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in April 2023 an increase of 1.9% month-to-month. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $55.0 per unit in October 2022; however, from November 2022 to August 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In August 2023, the highest price was recorded for prices from Turkey ($58.2 per unit) and Italy ($56.5 per unit), while the price for Bulgaria ($51.5 per unit) and the Czech Republic ($51.7 per unit) were amongst the lowest.
From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+0.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the ceramic sanitary ware market in the UK. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 23421030 - Ceramic sinks, etc. and other sanitary fixtures, of porcelain or china
- Prodcom 23421050 - Ceramic sinks, wash basins, baths... and other sanitary fixtures, n.e.c.
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- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
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Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
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- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Products: Market Size and Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports and Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices and Growth, By Type
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
