Belarus: Ceramic Sanitary Ware Market 2024

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Market Size in Belarus

After two years of decline, the Belarusian ceramic sanitary ware market increased by 8.4% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a abrupt descent. Ceramic sanitary ware consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Production in Belarus

In value terms, ceramic sanitary ware production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a perceptible decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 19% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Exports

Exports from Belarus

In 2022, the amount of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures exported from Belarus declined to X units, shrinking by -13% on 2021 figures. Overall, exports, however, showed strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 87% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, ceramic sanitary ware exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Russia (X units) was the main destination for ceramic sanitary ware exports from Belarus, accounting for a 150% share of total exports. Moreover, ceramic sanitary ware exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Uzbekistan (X units), threefold. The Czech Republic (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 43% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia totaled -5.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uzbekistan (-2.0% per year) and the Czech Republic (-0.6% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures exports from Belarus, comprising 121% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 33% share of total exports. It was followed by Uzbekistan, with a 25% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Russia totaled -2.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+7.8% per year) and Uzbekistan (-0.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ceramic sanitary ware export price amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 259% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a noticeable expansion. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Uzbekistan ($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 Kazakhstan (+11.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Imports

Imports into Belarus

In 2022, supplies from abroad of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures decreased by -15% to X units, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports faced a significant curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 80%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ceramic sanitary ware imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a dramatic contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 80% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X units) was the main ceramic sanitary ware supplier to Belarus, accounting for a 1,398% share of total imports. Moreover, ceramic sanitary ware imports from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Ukraine (X units), with a 467% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Russia stood at +2.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+23.3% per year) and Ukraine (-14.8% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures to Belarus, comprising 924% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 295% share of total imports. It was followed by Ukraine, with a 201% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Russia amounted to +7.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+30.2% per year) and Ukraine (-15.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average ceramic sanitary ware import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, with an increase of 42% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, ceramic sanitary ware import price increased by +90.7% against 2019 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Poland ($X per unit), while the price for Ukraine ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+5.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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