Austria: Market for Ceramic Sinks, Baths, Water Closet Pans and Similar Sanitary Fixtures of Porcelain or China 2025

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

In 2022, the Austrian market for ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china decreased by -8.3% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, posted a prominent increase. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

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

In value terms, production of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 49,292,949%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports from Austria

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china increased by 1.3% to X units in 2022. Overall, exports, however, faced a significant curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 104% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china amounted to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, faced a significant decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 90% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units) was the main destination for exports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china from Austria, with a 63% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Czech Republic (X units), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Switzerland (X units), with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to -38.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (-41.7% per year) and Switzerland (-37.3% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china exports from Austria, comprising 60% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Switzerland, with a 9.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany stood at -37.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (-40.6% per year) and Switzerland (-40.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china amounted to $X per unit, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 24%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to China ($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 Spain (+1.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports into Austria

In 2022, approx. X units of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china were imported into Austria; shrinking by -10.9% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports saw a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china dropped to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X units) constituted the largest ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china supplier to Austria, with a 63% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X units), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Czech Republic (X units), with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany amounted to -8.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+29.3% per year) and the Czech Republic (-7.6% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china to Austria, comprising 63% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+41.6% per year) and the Czech Republic (+1.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china amounted to $X per unit, growing by 4% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 61% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Bulgaria ($X per unit) and Poland ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) and Germany ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+9.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform