Egypt: 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 Egypt

In 2022, the Egyptian market for ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china decreased by -1.6% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a significant expansion. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

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

In value terms, production of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% 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 +50.1% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by 35% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

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

Exports from Egypt

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was growth in overseas shipments of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china, when their volume increased by 4.6% to X units. In general, exports, however, faced a precipitous curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 87% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 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 rose modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a sharp decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units), the UK (X units) and France (X units) were the main destinations of exports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china from Egypt, with a combined 48% share of total exports. Hungary, Italy, South Africa, Spain, Romania, Jordan and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 9.2%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for South Africa (with a CAGR of -18.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the UK ($X) and France ($X) were the largest markets for ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china exported from Egypt worldwide, with a combined 48% share of total exports. Hungary, Italy, Spain, Romania, South Africa, Jordan and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 8.4%.

South Africa, with a CAGR of -15.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

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, leveling off at the previous year. In general, export price indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% 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 +70.5% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 51%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to South Africa ($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 Hungary (+6.3%), 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 Egypt

In 2022, approx. X units of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china were imported into Egypt; waning by -59.7% on 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a moderate increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 80% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china dropped markedly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 75% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china to Egypt, accounting for a 53% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X units), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Romania (X units), with an 8.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at +14.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-2.4% per year) and Romania (-17.0% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china to Egypt, comprising 53% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Romania, with an 8.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to +15.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-0.9% per year) and Romania (-4.9% per year).

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, picking up by 35% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china increased by +144.4% against 2017 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Denmark ($X per unit) and Romania ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) and Italy ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+14.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform