Japan: Ceramic Sanitary Ware Market 2024

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Market Size in Japan

The Japanese ceramic sanitary ware market expanded modestly to $X in 2022, increasing by 3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Production in Japan

In value terms, ceramic sanitary ware production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a pronounced downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 7.2%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2022, the amount of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures exported from Japan surged to X units, jumping by 16% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 585% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, ceramic sanitary ware exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a sharp slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 338% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

China (X units) was the main destination for ceramic sanitary ware exports from Japan, accounting for a 68% share of total exports. Moreover, ceramic sanitary ware exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Canada (X units), tenfold. Germany (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to China stood at -15.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (-25.0% per year) and Germany (-38.2% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures exports from Japan, comprising 61% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with a 5.9% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 5.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to China amounted to -30.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (-33.3% per year) and Germany (-40.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ceramic sanitary ware export price amounted to $X per unit, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 41% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to the United States ($X per unit) and Canada ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Singapore ($X per unit) and the Philippines ($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 the Philippines (-2.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2022, approx. X units of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures were imported into Japan; picking up by 13% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, saw a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 1,395% 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 sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 2,355%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Italy (X units), China (X units) and Mexico (X units) were the main suppliers of ceramic sanitary ware imports to Japan.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Estonia (with a CAGR of +25.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest ceramic sanitary ware suppliers to Japan were Italy ($X), China ($X) and Mexico ($X), together comprising 77% of total imports. South Korea, the United States, Estonia, Germany, Austria, Norway, Indonesia, the Philippines and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Estonia, with a CAGR of +49.4%, saw 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, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, the import price showed a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 64%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the price for Italy ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (+23.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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