Eastern Europe: 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 Eastern Europe

After three years of decline, the East European market for ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china increased by 17% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption, however, saw a pronounced curtailment. The level of consumption 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 Eastern Europe

In value terms, production of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 18%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china, when their volume decreased by -8.1% to X units. Total exports indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% 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 +61.6% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 20%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units, 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 shrank to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 14%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Poland (X units) and Bulgaria (X units) represented roughly 60% of total exports in 2022. The Czech Republic (X units) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Romania (X units) and Russia (X units). All these countries together held approx. 36% share of total exports. Belarus (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Russia (with a CAGR of +24.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Bulgaria ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together comprising 75% of total exports. Romania, Russia and Belarus lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 22%.

Among the main exporting countries, Russia, with a CAGR of +19.2%, 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 export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per unit, growing by 7.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per unit), while Russia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+6.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china, when their volume decreased by -9.1% to X units. Over the period under review, imports recorded a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 44%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2015 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 dropped to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 50%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X units), distantly followed by the Czech Republic (X units), Hungary (X units), Bulgaria (X units), Russia (X units) and Slovakia (X units) represented the key importers of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china, together committing 86% of total imports. Lithuania (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +15.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Russia ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 59% share of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Poland, with a CAGR of +13.1%, recorded 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 import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per unit in 2022, surging by 3.3% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.2%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 14%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2019 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Lithuania ($X per unit), while Hungary ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+5.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform