Cameroon: 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 Cameroon

The Cameroonian market for ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china dropped modestly to $X in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, the total consumption indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by +0.1% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports from Cameroon

Exports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china from Cameroon soared to X units in 2022, rising by 34% against 2021. Overall, exports showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 873% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained 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 soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 581% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Gabon (X units), Congo (X units) and Central African Republic (X units) were the main destinations of exports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china from Cameroon, with a combined 92% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Central African Republic (with a CAGR of +23.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Equatorial Guinea ($X) remains the key foreign market for ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china exports from Cameroon, comprising 52% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Congo ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Gabon, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Equatorial Guinea stood at +11.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Congo (+28.4% per year) and Gabon (+24.1% per year).

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, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% 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 -3.1% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 28%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Chad ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Central African Republic ($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 Chad (+16.0%), 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 Cameroon

In 2022, the amount of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china imported into Cameroon dropped to X units, remaining stable against the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure 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 reduced slightly to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by +0.0% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 50%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china to Cameroon, with a 72% 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, India (X units), fivefold. The United Arab Emirates (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at +3.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+7.0% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-8.4% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china to Cameroon, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 1.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to +5.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+9.4% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-15.8% 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, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 29%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Belgium ($X per unit), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (+3.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform