Brazil: 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 Brazil

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Brazilian market for ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china, when its value decreased by -30.8% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption showed a slight curtailment. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

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

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. Overall, production continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 7.3% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production of growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports from Brazil

For the third year in a row, Brazil recorded decline in shipments abroad of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china, which decreased by -78.8% to X units in 2022. Over the period under review, exports faced a sharp reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 95%. The exports peaked at X units in 2016; however, from 2017 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 dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports faced a sharp reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 91% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units) was the main destination for exports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china from Brazil, accounting for a 87% share of total exports. It was followed by Argentina (X units), with a 2.6% share of total exports. The third position in this ranking was taken by Australia (X units), with a 2.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States amounted to -36.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Argentina (-6.7% per year) and Australia (-81.0% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china exports from Brazil, comprising 90% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Dominican Republic ($X), with a 1.5% share of total exports. It was followed by Canada, with a 1.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States totaled -38.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Dominican Republic (-37.3% per year) and Canada (-63.0% per year).

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, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% 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 increased by +1.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 17%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Mauritius ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Chile ($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 Mauritius (+52.4%), 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 Brazil

In 2022, overseas purchases of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china decreased by -40.5% to X units for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, imports continue to indicate a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 33%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 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 rose sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 47%. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) was the main supplier of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china to Brazil, accounting for a 90% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Hong Kong SAR (X units), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Hong Kong SAR (-6.2% per year) and India (-11.6% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china to Brazil, comprising 83% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Hong Kong SAR ($X), with a 3.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled +1.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Hong Kong SAR (-7.5% per year) and India (-6.5% 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, surging by 91% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china increased by +110.5% against 2020 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 China ($X per unit), while the price for Hong Kong SAR ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+5.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform