Czech Republic: 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 the Czech Republic

The Czech market for ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china stood at $X in 2022, picking up by 14% against the previous year. Overall, consumption posted significant growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, production of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 15%. Production of peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2022, exports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china from the Czech Republic contracted modestly to X units, waning by -4.3% on 2021 figures. Overall, exports recorded a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china contracted to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% 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 +14.7% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 46% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The UK (X units), Slovakia (X units) and Germany (X units) were the main destinations of exports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china from the Czech Republic, with a combined 33% share of total exports. Denmark, Poland, Austria, France, Italy, China, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Spain and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 51%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Denmark (with a CAGR of +25.4%), 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 the Czech Republic were the UK ($X), Slovakia ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising 33% of total exports. Denmark, Poland, Austria, France, Italy, China, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Spain and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 51%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Denmark, with a CAGR of +33.8%, 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, growing by 2.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, export price for ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china increased by +7.2% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 28%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Denmark ($X per unit) and Poland ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($X per unit) and Italy ($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 Denmark (+6.6%), 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 the Czech Republic

For the fourth year in a row, the Czech Republic recorded growth in supplies from abroad of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china, which increased by 4.6% to X units in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +120.2% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china reached $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 40%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Germany (X units), Poland (X units) and Switzerland (X units) were the main suppliers of imports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china to the Czech Republic, with a combined 56% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +13.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Poland ($X) and Switzerland ($X) appeared to be the largest ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china suppliers to the Czech Republic, together accounting for 56% of total imports.

Poland, with a CAGR of +17.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers 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, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.9%. The pace of growth appeared 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 failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Bulgaria ($X per unit) and Poland ($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 Bulgaria (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform