EU: Ceramic Sanitary Ware Market 2024

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Market Size in the EU

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the EU ceramic sanitary ware market, when its value decreased by -15.4% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then declined sharply in the following year.

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Production in the EU

In value terms, ceramic sanitary ware production shrank notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% 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 +29.0% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by 48% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then declined notably in the following year.

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, the amount of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures exported in the European Union fell modestly to X units, which is down by -4.6% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 24%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, ceramic sanitary ware exports reduced slightly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 25%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X units) and Poland (X units) represented roughly 46% of total exports in 2022. Portugal (X units) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Germany (X units), France (X units), Spain (X units) and the Netherlands (X units). All these countries together held approx. 37% share of total exports. Belgium (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 the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +16.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the largest ceramic sanitary ware supplier in the European Union, comprising 33% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Italy amounted to +4.9%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Germany (+3.4% per year) and Poland (-2.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per unit, surging by 3.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 162% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while Portugal ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+18.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, ceramic sanitary ware imports in the European Union shrank slightly to X units, with a decrease of -1.8% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports recorded a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ceramic sanitary ware imports expanded slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 22% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Spain represented the key importing country with an import of about X units, which resulted at 56% of total imports. Portugal (X units) took a 13% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by France (6.2%). Hungary (X units), Italy (X units), Poland (X units), Slovenia (X units), Germany (X units) and Romania (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to ceramic sanitary ware imports into Spain stood at +2.5%. At the same time, Portugal (+12.1%) and Hungary (+1.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Portugal emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +12.1% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Slovenia (-1.9%), Romania (-18.8%), Poland (-19.9%), Italy (-20.5%), France (-23.5%) and Germany (-33.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Spain, Portugal, Hungary and Slovenia increased by +47, +12, +3.7 and +2.3 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Spain ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures in the European Union, comprising 59% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Portugal ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Hungary, with a 5.6% share.

In Spain, ceramic sanitary ware imports increased at an average annual rate of +9.5% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Portugal (+9.7% per year) and Hungary (+3.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per unit in 2022, surging by 4.4% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.1%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by 26%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Slovenia ($X per unit), while Romania ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+6.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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