Benelux: 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 Benelux

The Benelux market for ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china fell to $X in 2022, waning by -8.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a strong increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

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

In value terms, production of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a significant curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 50,167,850%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, the amount of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china exported in Benelux totaled X units, approximately reflecting 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a sharp curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 203%. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china declined to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a dramatic descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 187%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Belgium (X units) and the Netherlands (X units), together recording 100% of total export.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of -25.1%).

In value terms, the largest ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china supplying countries in Benelux were Belgium ($X) and the Netherlands ($X).

In terms of the main exporting countries, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of -24.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per unit in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Export price indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china decreased by -6.4% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per unit), while the Netherlands totaled $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+7.9%).

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

Imports in Benelux

After three years of growth, overseas purchases of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china decreased by -7.7% to X units in 2022. In general, imports recorded a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 33%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 34%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X units) and the Netherlands (X units) dominates china structure, together constituting 98% of total imports. Luxembourg (X units) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +1.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china importing markets in Benelux were the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and Luxembourg ($X).

Luxembourg, with a CAGR of +2.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per unit, dropping by -7.7% against the previous year. Import price indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the import price increased by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Luxembourg (+10.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform