Bulgaria: 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 Bulgaria

In 2022, the Bulgarian market for ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, showed a deep contraction. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 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 Bulgaria

In value terms, production of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a noticeable shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 30% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 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 Bulgaria

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in shipments abroad of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china, when their volume decreased by -2.8% to X units. Overall, total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% 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 +78.9% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 89% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china contracted modestly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X units), France (X units) and Poland (X units) were the main destinations of exports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china from Bulgaria, together accounting for 38% of total exports. Romania, Greece, Croatia, Serbia, Russia, Qatar, the Czech Republic, Cyprus and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Croatia (with a CAGR of +33.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), France ($X) and Poland ($X) were the largest markets for ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china exported from Bulgaria worldwide, with a combined 38% share of total exports. Romania, Greece, Croatia, Serbia, Russia, Qatar, the Czech Republic, Cyprus and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 34%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Croatia, with a CAGR of +29.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 1.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 44% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Romania ($X per unit) and Russia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Croatia ($X per unit) and France ($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 Cyprus (-2.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

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

Imports into Bulgaria

In 2022, approx. X units of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china were imported into Bulgaria; declining by -10% against 2021 figures. Overall, imports, however, showed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 87%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, imports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china shrank to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 39%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X units), China (X units) and Germany (X units) were the main suppliers of imports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china to Bulgaria, together comprising 48% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of +28.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china suppliers to Bulgaria were Turkey ($X), China ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 48% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Germany, with a CAGR of +25.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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, rising by 2.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a noticeable slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 29% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (-2.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform