Luxembourg: 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 Luxembourg

After three years of decline, the Luxembourg market for ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china increased by 23% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption, however, saw a pronounced shrinkage. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports from Luxembourg

In 2022, exports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china from Luxembourg expanded rapidly to X units, with an increase of 5% against 2021 figures. In general, exports, however, faced a sharp reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 704%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china rose notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, faced a sharp curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 743%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X units) was the main destination for exports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china from Luxembourg, accounting for a 52% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by France (X units), with a 19% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Belgium amounted to -44.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (-52.4% per year) and France (-36.9% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the key foreign market for ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china exports from Luxembourg, comprising 48% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with an 18% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Belgium stood at -42.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (-50.1% per year) and France (-35.1% per year).

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, with an increase of 1.7% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china increased by +44.2% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 40% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Denmark ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hong Kong SAR (+38.9%), 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 Luxembourg

In 2022, purchases abroad of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china was finally on the rise to reach X units after three years of decline. In general, imports, however, saw a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 55%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 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 rose rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +51.3% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 49% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X units), Belgium (X units) and the Netherlands (X units) were the main suppliers of imports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china to Luxembourg, with a combined 85% share of total imports. Romania, Italy, China and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 8.5%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of +31.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the largest ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china suppliers to Luxembourg, together accounting for 85% of total imports. Romania, Italy, China and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 8.5%.

Romania, with a CAGR of +45.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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, declining by -18.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, enjoyed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 198%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Romania ($X per unit) and China ($X per unit), while the price for Italy ($X per unit) and France ($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 (+10.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform