Italy: 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 Italy

The Italian market for ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china fell sharply to $X in 2022, waning by -69.3% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a noticeable decline. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china reduced notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a perceptible slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with a decrease of -43.3%. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

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

Exports from Italy

In 2022, the amount of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china exported from Italy declined remarkably to X units, shrinking by -36.4% compared with 2021. In general, exports faced a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 34%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 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 reduced markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units), France (X units) and Poland (X units) were the main destinations of exports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china from Italy, together accounting for 46% of total exports. The UK, Finland, Spain, the United States, Sweden, Bulgaria, Switzerland, Australia, the Netherlands and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Finland (with a CAGR of +2.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china exported from Italy were Germany ($X), France ($X) and Poland ($X), together comprising 46% of total exports. The UK, Finland, Spain, the United States, Sweden, Bulgaria, Switzerland, Australia, the Netherlands and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

Finland, with a CAGR of +12.4%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 3.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Sweden ($X per unit) and Russia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Australia ($X per unit) and the UK ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Sweden (+9.4%), 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 Italy

In 2022, the amount of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china imported into Italy skyrocketed to X units, picking up by 31% on 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a sharp setback. Imports peaked at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a sharp setback. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china supplier to Italy, accounting for a 60% 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, Bulgaria (X units), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X units), with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled -17.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bulgaria (-29.8% per year) and Germany (-33.0% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china to Italy, comprising 60% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bulgaria ($X), with a 9.6% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to -12.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bulgaria (-28.7% per year) and Germany (-31.9% 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, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% 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 decreased by -16.1% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 38%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform