Europe: Market for Ceramic Sinks, Baths, Water Closet Pans and Similar Sanitary Fixtures of Porcelain or China 2025

Market Size for Ceramic Sinks, Baths, Water Closet Pans and Similar Sanitary Fixtures of Porcelain or China in Europe

The Europe market for ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china fell to $X in 2022, reducing by -13.8% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +96.0% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

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

In value terms, production of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% 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 +57.0% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by 71% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

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

Exports in Europe

In 2022, shipments abroad of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china decreased by -9.2% to X units, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china declined to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 6.9%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units), Portugal (X units), Poland (X units) and Bulgaria (X units) represented roughly 68% of total exports in 2022. The Czech Republic (X units) took a 7.7% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Romania (6.3%). Spain (X units) held a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +7.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china supplier in Europe, comprising 35% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Portugal, with an 11% share.

In Germany, exports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china expanded at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Poland (+7.3% per year) and Portugal (+3.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Europe stood at $X per unit in 2022, rising by 2.3% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.9%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

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 Germany ($X per unit), while Bulgaria ($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 (+12.5%), 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 Europe

Imports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china fell significantly to X units in 2022, shrinking by -16.3% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports continue to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 27% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 17% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X units), distantly followed by France (X units), the UK (X units), Belgium (X units) and the Netherlands (X units) were the key importers of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china, together comprising 66% of total imports. Poland (X units), Portugal (X units), Sweden (X units), Denmark (X units), the Czech Republic (X units), Hungary (X units), Bulgaria (X units) and Ireland (X units) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Portugal (with a CAGR of +15.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china importing markets in Europe were Germany ($X), the UK ($X) and France ($X), with a combined 52% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Poland, Sweden, the Czech Republic, Portugal, Bulgaria, Hungary and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Portugal, with a CAGR of +13.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the import price in Europe amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 8.5% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 14% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+7.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform