Croatia: 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 Croatia

After three years of decline, the Croatian market for ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china increased by 32% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Ceramic Sinks, Baths, Water Closet Pans and Similar Sanitary Fixtures of Porcelain or China in Croatia

In value terms, production of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 22%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production of growth failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports from Croatia

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in overseas shipments of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china, when their volume decreased by -2% to X units. In general, exports, however, showed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 100%. The exports peaked at X units in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, exports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china rose remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.4% 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 +28.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 64% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Serbia (X units), the UK (X units) and Hungary (X units) were the main destinations of exports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china from Croatia, with a combined 41% share of total exports.

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, the largest markets for ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china exported from Croatia were Serbia ($X), the UK ($X) and Hungary ($X), together accounting for 41% of total exports.

The UK, with a CAGR of +391.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china stood at $X per unit in 2022, surging by 8.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 28%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Slovenia ($X per unit) and Romania ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($X per unit) and the UK ($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 the Czech Republic (+2.2%), 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 Croatia

For the third year in a row, Croatia recorded growth in purchases abroad of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china, which increased by 4.2% to X units in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 150%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 118%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Bulgaria (X units), Germany (X units) and the Czech Republic (X units) were the main suppliers of imports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china to Croatia, with a combined 62% share of total imports. Slovenia, Spain, Poland, Italy and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 32%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Slovenia (with a CAGR of +53.0%), 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 Croatia were Bulgaria ($X), Germany ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), together accounting for 62% of total imports. Slovenia, Spain, Poland, Italy and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 32%.

Slovenia, with a CAGR of +52.3%, recorded 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 import price for ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china amounted to $X per unit, surging by 9.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. 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 attained 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 Slovenia ($X per unit) and Romania ($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 Slovenia (-0.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform