Algeria: Copper Sanitary Ware Market 2025

Copper Sanitary Ware Market Size in Algeria

The Algerian copper sanitary ware market totaled $X in 2021, rising by 2.8% 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 showed a abrupt shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Copper Sanitary Ware Exports

Exports from Algeria

For the fifth year in a row, Algeria recorded growth in shipments abroad of sanitary ware and parts of copper, which increased by 33% to X kg in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 50% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, copper sanitary ware exports reduced to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 31%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

France (X kg) and South Korea (X kg) were the main destinations of copper sanitary ware exports from Algeria.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by South Korea (with a CAGR of 0.0%).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for sanitary ware and parts of copper exports from Algeria, comprising 46% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Korea ($X), with an 8.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France amounted to -18.4%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average copper sanitary ware export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -34.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 59%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Korea amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (-4.8%).

Copper Sanitary Ware Imports

Imports into Algeria

In 2021, copper sanitary ware imports into Algeria fell remarkably to X tons, waning by -22.2% compared with the year before. In general, imports showed a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 336% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, copper sanitary ware imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 323%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of copper sanitary ware to Algeria, accounting for a 62% share of total imports. Moreover, copper sanitary ware imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled -3.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (-3.6% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-21.2% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sanitary ware and parts of copper to Algeria, comprising 52% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 1.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (-11.8% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-27.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average copper sanitary ware import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 62% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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