Brazil: Market for Sanitary Ware And Parts Of Iron Or Steel 2025

Market Size for Sanitary Ware And Parts Of Iron Or Steel in Brazil

After two years of decline, the Brazilian market for sanitary ware and parts of iron or steel increased by 24% to $X in 2021. In general, the total consumption indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -23.6% against 2018 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Sanitary Ware And Parts Of Iron Or Steel in Brazil

In value terms, iron or steel sanitary ware production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a noticeable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 56%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Sanitary Ware And Parts Of Iron Or Steel

Exports from Brazil

In 2021, shipments abroad of sanitary ware and parts of iron or steel decreased by -4.2% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports showed a mild decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 77%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, iron or steel sanitary ware exports dropped modestly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw measured growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 536% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Uruguay (X tons) and Paraguay (X tons) were the main destinations of iron or steel sanitary ware exports from Brazil, with a combined 63% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Argentina, Bolivia, Ecuador, the UK, Chile and the United States, which together accounted for a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Ecuador (with a CAGR of +34.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for sanitary ware and parts of iron or steel exports from Brazil, comprising 34% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Chile ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Uruguay, with a 9.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to +5.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Chile (+8.4% per year) and Uruguay (+11.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for sanitary ware and parts of iron or steel stood at $X per ton in 2021, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a noticeable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by 341%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Argentina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Oman (+282.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Sanitary Ware And Parts Of Iron Or Steel

Imports into Brazil

In 2021, purchases abroad of sanitary ware and parts of iron or steel increased by 16% to X tons, rising for the fifth year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, saw a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 26%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, iron or steel sanitary ware imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a perceptible downturn. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest iron or steel sanitary ware supplier to Brazil, accounting for a 89% share of total imports. Moreover, iron or steel sanitary ware imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), more than tenfold. Hong Kong SAR (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 1.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at -8.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+9.5% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (-19.6% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sanitary ware and parts of iron or steel to Brazil, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Hong Kong SAR, with a 2.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at -4.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+8.0% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (-8.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for sanitary ware and parts of iron or steel stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +5.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 36% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hong Kong SAR (+14.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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