Nepal: Ceramic Sanitary Ware Market 2025

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Market Size in Nepal

The Nepalese ceramic sanitary ware market fell to $X in 2022, waning by -6.6% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, the total consumption indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% 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 +7.6% against 2020 indices. Ceramic sanitary ware consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Exports

Exports from Nepal

In 2022, the amount of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures exported from Nepal skyrocketed to X units, jumping by 100% on 2021 figures. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 700% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ceramic sanitary ware exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed buoyant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X units) was the main destination for ceramic sanitary ware exports from Nepal, accounting for a approx. 43,100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Czech Republic was relatively modest.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures exports from Nepal.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Czech Republic was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average ceramic sanitary ware export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, jumping by 238% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 754% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Netherlands amounted to -33.9% per year.

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Imports

Imports into Nepal

Ceramic sanitary ware imports into Nepal declined to X units in 2022, shrinking by -11.5% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 116% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, ceramic sanitary ware imports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -4.6% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 37%. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

India (X units) and China (X units) were the main suppliers of ceramic sanitary ware imports to Nepal.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +37.4%).

In value terms, China ($X) and India ($X) constituted the largest ceramic sanitary ware suppliers to Nepal.

China, with a CAGR of +27.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The average ceramic sanitary ware import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Overall, the import price posted a slight expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 97%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 China ($X per unit), while the price for India totaled $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+4.3%).

Source: IndexBox Platform