China: Ceramic Sanitary Ware Market 2024

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Market Size in China

The Chinese ceramic sanitary ware market expanded remarkably to $X in 2022, picking up by 5.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% 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 -6.5% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Production in China

In value terms, ceramic sanitary ware production expanded notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 31%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Exports

Exports from China

In 2022, overseas shipments of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures increased by 52% to X units, rising for the fourth consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, exports enjoyed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 156% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, ceramic sanitary ware exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 127% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units) was the main destination for ceramic sanitary ware exports from China, with a 65% share of total exports. Moreover, ceramic sanitary ware exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, South Korea (X units), threefold. Australia (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States stood at -23.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Korea (-19.1% per year) and Australia (-19.1% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures exports from China, comprising 116% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Korea ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by Australia, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States totaled -13.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Korea (-15.6% per year) and Australia (-14.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average ceramic sanitary ware export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, falling by -14.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a mild descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 7.9% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit, and then reduced in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Japan ($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 the United States (+13.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Imports

Imports into China

In 2022, the amount of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures imported into China dropped significantly to X units, reducing by -41.2% compared with the year before. Overall, imports saw a significant decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 58% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ceramic sanitary ware imports dropped sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports faced a significant contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 41% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Japan (X units), Germany (X units) and Turkey (X units) were the main suppliers of ceramic sanitary ware imports to China.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of +11.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest ceramic sanitary ware suppliers to China were Germany ($X), Japan ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), together comprising 91% of total imports. India, Turkey, the UK and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 34%.

India, with a CAGR of +22.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ceramic sanitary ware import price amounted to $X per unit, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the import price posted a moderate expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 112%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices stood 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 the UK ($X per unit), while the price for Turkey ($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 (+9.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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