Australia: 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 Australia

The Australian market for ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china skyrocketed to $X in 2022, increasing by 18% 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, however, continues to indicate a sharp setback. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports from Australia

Exports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china from Australia expanded remarkably to X units in 2022, picking up by 7.6% compared with 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a precipitous shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 325% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china expanded sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a dramatic descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 275%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Fiji (X units) was the main destination for exports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china from Australia, accounting for a 47% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china to Fiji exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, New Zealand (X units), threefold. Brunei Darussalam (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Fiji stood at -6.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: New Zealand (-44.6% per year) and Brunei Darussalam (+72.1% per year).

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) remains the key foreign market for ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china exports from Australia, comprising 47% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Fiji ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by China, with an 8.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to New Zealand stood at -40.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Fiji (-20.2% per year) and China (-19.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china stood at $X per unit in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a pronounced decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 17%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Fiji ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to New Zealand (+7.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

Imports into Australia

In 2022, approx. X units of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china were imported into Australia; jumping by 18% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, faced a sharp decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 46%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a precipitous setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 46% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) was the main supplier of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china to Australia, accounting for a 95% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany (X units), with a 0.4% share of total imports. The third position in this ranking was taken by Spain (X units), with a 0.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at -23.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-43.0% per year) and Spain (-40.9% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china to Australia, comprising 95% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 0.4% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 0.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled -21.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-41.1% per year) and Spain (-39.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china stood at $X per unit in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china decreased by +0.0% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 31%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were China ($X per unit) and Spain ($X per unit), while the price for Italy ($X per unit) and Germany ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform