Netherlands: Ceramic Sanitary Ware Market 2024

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the Dutch ceramic sanitary ware market, when its value decreased by -70.7% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a noticeable setback. Ceramic sanitary ware consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Production in the Netherlands

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

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, approx. X units of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures were exported from the Netherlands; increasing by 66% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 92%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, ceramic sanitary ware exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 120%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X units), Germany (X units) and France (X units) were the main destinations of ceramic sanitary ware exports from the Netherlands, with a combined 78% share of total exports. Sweden, Spain, Italy, Austria, Portugal and Suriname lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 11%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Sweden (with a CAGR of +105.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X) constituted the largest markets for ceramic sanitary ware exported from the Netherlands worldwide, together comprising 77% of total exports. Sweden, Spain, Italy, Austria, Portugal and Suriname lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 9.7%.

Sweden, with a CAGR of +117.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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 ceramic sanitary ware export price amounted to $X per unit, falling by -6.3% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, ceramic sanitary ware export price increased by +70.6% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 63% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit, and then dropped in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Sweden ($X per unit) and Italy ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Portugal ($X per unit) and Austria ($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 Italy (+7.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, purchases abroad of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures decreased by -8.5% to X units, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports faced a sharp contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 46%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ceramic sanitary ware imports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a significant decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 34%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X units), Belgium (X units) and China (X units) were the main suppliers of ceramic sanitary ware imports to the Netherlands.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +18.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest ceramic sanitary ware suppliers to the Netherlands were Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and China ($X).

Poland, with a CAGR of +28.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers 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, flattening at the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, ceramic sanitary ware import price decreased by -13.4% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 60% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Poland ($X per unit) and China ($X per unit), while the price for Turkey ($X per unit) and Italy ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+8.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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