Ireland: Ceramic Sanitary Ware Market 2025

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Market Size in Ireland

In 2022, the Irish ceramic sanitary ware market decreased by -96.7% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption faced a dramatic decrease. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Production in Ireland

In value terms, ceramic sanitary ware production amounted to less than $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2022, approx. X units of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures were exported from Ireland; growing by 207% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports saw a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 900% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ceramic sanitary ware exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 1,811%. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X units) was the main destination for ceramic sanitary ware exports from Ireland, accounting for a approx. 108% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK stood at -15.4%.

In value terms, the UK ($X) also remains the key foreign market for ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures exports from Ireland.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK totaled -15.8%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ceramic sanitary ware export price amounted to $X per unit, falling by -38.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, enjoyed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 104%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the UK.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the UK amounted to -0.5% per year.

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2022, purchases abroad of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures decreased by -3.8% to X units, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. Over the period under review, imports saw a precipitous setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 110%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ceramic sanitary ware imports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a sharp slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 72%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X units), the UK (X units) and Poland (X units) were the main suppliers of ceramic sanitary ware imports to Ireland.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +37.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest ceramic sanitary ware suppliers to Ireland were China ($X), the UK ($X) and Poland ($X).

In terms of the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of +40.2%, 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 average ceramic sanitary ware import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.0%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 25% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+3.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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