Czech Republic: Ceramic Sanitary Ware Market 2024

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Market Size in the Czech Republic

The Czech ceramic sanitary ware market fell to $X in 2022, reducing by -3.9% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% 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 -25.7% against 2020 indices. Ceramic sanitary ware consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, ceramic sanitary ware production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +6.8% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Ceramic sanitary ware production peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2022, overseas shipments of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures were finally on the rise to reach X units for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, showed a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 200% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ceramic sanitary ware exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 194% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X units), the UK (X units) and Germany (X units) were the main destinations of ceramic sanitary ware exports from the Czech Republic.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Denmark (with a CAGR of +26.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Slovakia ($X), the UK ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest markets for ceramic sanitary ware exported from the Czech Republic worldwide.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Denmark, with a CAGR of +34.6%, recorded 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 ceramic sanitary ware export price amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 3.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 67%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Hungary ($X per unit) and Croatia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Switzerland ($X per unit) and the UK ($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 Hungary (+7.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2022, the amount of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures imported into the Czech Republic rose notably to X units, growing by 8% against the previous year. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a dramatic contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 74%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ceramic sanitary ware imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a sharp descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 22%. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +7.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Among the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of +13.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average ceramic sanitary ware import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 72%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Switzerland ($X per unit) and Bulgaria ($X per unit), while the price for Turkey ($X per unit) and Italy ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+9.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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