Algeria: Ceramic Sanitary Ware Market 2025

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Market Size in Algeria

The Algerian ceramic sanitary ware market reduced sharply to $X in 2022, dropping by -21.1% 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). In general, consumption faced a abrupt setback. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Exports

Exports from Algeria

Ceramic sanitary ware exports from Algeria plummeted to X units in 2022, waning by -97.7% against 2021. Overall, exports showed a dramatic setback. The smallest decline of -50% was in 2021. The exports peaked at X units in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, ceramic sanitary ware exports fell markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a precipitous decline. The smallest decline of -50% was in 2021. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Tunisia (X units) was the main destination for ceramic sanitary ware exports from Algeria, accounting for a 98% share of total exports. It was followed by Libya (X units), with a 2% share of total exports. The third position in this ranking was taken by Turkey (X units), with a 2% share.

From 2018 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Tunisia totaled -88.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Libya (-55.3% per year) and Turkey (-29.3% per year).

In value terms, Tunisia ($X) remains the key foreign market for ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures exports from Algeria, comprising 96% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 4% share of total exports. It was followed by Libya, with a 0.4% share.

From 2018 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Tunisia amounted to -85.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (-81.1% per year) and Libya (-87.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ceramic sanitary ware export price amounted to $X per unit, growing by 57% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a significant expansion. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2018 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (+40.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Imports

Imports into Algeria

Ceramic sanitary ware imports into Algeria shrank markedly to X units in 2022, declining by -20.8% on 2021. In general, imports showed a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 72%. Imports peaked at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ceramic sanitary ware imports declined rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 81% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) was the main ceramic sanitary ware supplier to Algeria, with a 694% share of total imports. Moreover, ceramic sanitary ware imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X units), tenfold. Egypt (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 68% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +8.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+30.7% per year) and Egypt (-12.0% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures to Algeria, comprising 1,192% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Egypt ($X), with a 123% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a 122% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to +11.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (-8.6% per year) and India (+38.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average ceramic sanitary ware import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, with a decrease of -1.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 25% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Egypt ($X per unit), while the price for Turkey ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+6.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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