Africa: Market for Ceramic Sinks, Baths, Water Closet Pans and Similar Sanitary Fixtures of Porcelain or China 2024

Market Size for Ceramic Sinks, Baths, Water Closet Pans and Similar Sanitary Fixtures of Porcelain or China in Africa

For the fourth year in a row, the African market for ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 220% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption showed a significant expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Ceramic Sinks, Baths, Water Closet Pans and Similar Sanitary Fixtures of Porcelain or China in Africa

In value terms, production of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, enjoyed a prominent expansion. As a result, production reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Ceramic Sinks, Baths, Water Closet Pans and Similar Sanitary Fixtures of Porcelain or China

Exports in Africa

In 2022, overseas shipments of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china decreased by -55.8% to X units, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports faced a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 45%. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a deep setback. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Morocco prevails in china structure, resulting at X units, which was approx. 80% of total exports in 2022. South Africa (X units) took a 9.3% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Egypt (5.4%). Tunisia (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Morocco experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china. South Africa (-5.2%), Tunisia (-19.1%) and Egypt (-34.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Morocco (+62 p.p.) and South Africa (+6.1 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Tunisia (-2.6 p.p.) and Egypt (-66.8 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Morocco ($X) remains the largest ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china supplier in Africa, comprising 88% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Africa ($X), with a 5% share of total exports. It was followed by Egypt, with a 3.3% share.

In Morocco, exports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china expanded at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Africa (-6.3% per year) and Egypt (-31.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 165% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted buoyant growth. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per unit), while South Africa ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tunisia (+10.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Ceramic Sinks, Baths, Water Closet Pans and Similar Sanitary Fixtures of Porcelain or China

Imports in Africa

Imports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china surged to X units in 2022, jumping by 18% against the previous year. In general, imports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 47%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 57% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Nigeria was the main importer of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china in Africa, with the volume of imports recording X units, which was near 33% of total imports in 2022. Algeria (X units) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 16% share, followed by Libya (10%), South Africa (7.9%), Tanzania (4.9%) and Djibouti (4.8%). The following importers - Sudan (X units), Angola (X units) and Morocco (X units) - each amounted to a 5.2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Nigeria (with a CAGR of +58.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X), Algeria ($X) and Djibouti ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 51% share of total imports.

Nigeria, with a CAGR of +49.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per unit, reducing by -2.1% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.0%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 29% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2019 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Djibouti ($X per unit), while Libya ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Djibouti (+16.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform