Belgium: 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 Belgium

After five years of growth, the Belgian market for ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china decreased by -8.4% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a buoyant increase. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

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

In value terms, production of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china declined significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a sharp downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 46,935,365% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports from Belgium

In 2022, the amount of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china exported from Belgium fell to X units, declining by -5.5% against the previous year. Overall, exports continue to indicate a precipitous shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 158%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 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 shrank to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a sharp slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 177%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X units), France (X units) and Luxembourg (X units) were the main destinations of exports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china from Belgium, together accounting for 92% of total exports. These countries were followed by Germany, which accounted for a further 4%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of -24.3%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china exported from Belgium were the Netherlands ($X), France ($X) and Luxembourg ($X), together comprising 93% of total exports. These countries were followed by Germany, which accounted for a further 4.1%.

Germany, with a CAGR of -18.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

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. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 20% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to the Netherlands ($X per unit) and Germany ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Luxembourg ($X per unit) and France ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+8.2%), 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 Belgium

After three years of growth, supplies from abroad of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china decreased by -4.7% to X units in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed slight growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 44% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china dropped to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 52%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X units) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china to Belgium, with a 55% 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, China (X units), threefold. Italy (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany amounted to +5.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+9.6% per year) and Italy (+15.9% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china to Belgium, comprising 55% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany totaled +3.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+8.1% per year) and Italy (+14.3% 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, waning by -4.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 12% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (-1.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform