Croatia: Ceramic Sanitary Ware Market 2024

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Market Size in Croatia

In 2022, after five years of growth, there was significant decline in the Croatian ceramic sanitary ware market, when its value decreased by -49.2% to $X. In general, consumption, however, showed buoyant growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Production in Croatia

In value terms, ceramic sanitary ware production fell dramatically to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 1.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Exports

Exports from Croatia

In 2022, approx. X units of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures were exported from Croatia; with an increase of 24% compared with the previous year. In general, exports posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 95%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, ceramic sanitary ware exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 171% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Serbia (X units), the UK (X units) and Slovenia (X units) were the main destinations of ceramic sanitary ware exports from Croatia.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of +437.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Slovenia ($X), Serbia ($X) and the UK ($X) were the largest markets for ceramic sanitary ware exported from Croatia worldwide.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the UK, with a CAGR of +391.7%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 ceramic sanitary ware export price amounted to $X per unit, growing by 5.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 87%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovenia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 Slovenia (+5.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Imports

Imports into Croatia

In 2022, overseas purchases of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures decreased by -5% to X units, falling for the second year in a row after six years of growth. In general, imports faced a dramatic setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 63% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X units in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ceramic sanitary ware imports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a precipitous slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 35% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Bulgaria (X units), Germany (X units) and the Czech Republic (X units) were the main suppliers of ceramic sanitary ware imports to Croatia.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Bulgaria (with a CAGR of +19.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Bulgaria ($X), Germany ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) were the largest ceramic sanitary ware suppliers to Croatia.

Bulgaria, with a CAGR of +19.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ceramic sanitary ware import price amounted to $X per unit, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 28%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 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 Poland ($X per unit), while the price for Turkey ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovenia (+6.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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