Australia: Ceramic Sanitary Ware Market 2024

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Market Size in Australia

In 2022, the Australian ceramic sanitary ware market decreased by -53.4% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, consumption saw a deep downturn. Ceramic sanitary ware consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Production in Australia

In value terms, ceramic sanitary ware production totaled less than $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Exports

Exports from Australia

In 2022, approx. X units of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures were exported from Australia; increasing by 81% against 2021 figures. In general, exports, however, recorded a noticeable shrinkage. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, ceramic sanitary ware exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 55% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

New Zealand (X units), Fiji (X units) and Papua New Guinea (X units) were the main destinations of ceramic sanitary ware exports from Australia, together accounting for 93% of total exports. Vanuatu and South Africa lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 5.5%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Vanuatu (with a CAGR of +89.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) remains the key foreign market for ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures exports from Australia, comprising 41% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Vanuatu ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Fiji, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to New Zealand stood at -20.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Vanuatu (+41.8% per year) and Fiji (-3.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ceramic sanitary ware export price amounted to $X per unit, which is down by -31.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood 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 Vanuatu ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to South Africa ($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 Papua New Guinea (-0.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Imports

Imports into Australia

In 2022, approx. X units of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures were imported into Australia; picking up by 30% on 2021 figures. Overall, imports, however, recorded a sharp decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 165%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ceramic sanitary ware imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a precipitous contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 149%. 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 supplier of ceramic sanitary ware to Australia, accounting for a 398% share of total imports. Moreover, ceramic sanitary ware imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X units), ninefold. Turkey (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 20% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled -23.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-26.3% per year) and Turkey (-26.1% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures to Australia, comprising 465% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 25% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to -22.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-29.1% per year) and Turkey (-29.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average ceramic sanitary ware import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 34% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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