Benelux: Ceramic Sanitary Ware Market 2025

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Market Size in Benelux

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the Benelux ceramic sanitary ware market, when its value decreased by -66.5% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption showed a abrupt shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Production in Benelux

In value terms, ceramic sanitary ware production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production faced a dramatic decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 14%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Exports

Exports in Benelux

Ceramic sanitary ware exports surged to X units in 2022, jumping by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ceramic sanitary ware exports surged to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +134.2% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 80% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X units) and Belgium (X units) was the key exporter of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures in Benelux, committing 100% of total export.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +16.0%).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest ceramic sanitary ware supplier in Benelux, comprising 69% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 30% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the Netherlands totaled +22.0%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 4.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 64% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per unit), while Belgium amounted to $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+6.0%).

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, purchases abroad of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures decreased by -17.7% to X units, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports faced a dramatic curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 48% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ceramic sanitary ware imports shrank notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a precipitous shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 27% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Belgium represented the key importing country with an import of around X units, which recorded 64% of total imports. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X units), committing a 34% share of total imports. Luxembourg (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of -23.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Luxembourg ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022.

In terms of the main importing countries, Belgium, with a CAGR of -25.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per unit in 2022, growing by 2.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 46% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2019 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per unit), while Luxembourg ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+2.7%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform