Norway: Market for Ceramic Sinks, Baths, Water Closet Pans and Similar Sanitary Fixtures of Porcelain or China 2024

Market Size for Ceramic Sinks, Baths, Water Closet Pans and Similar Sanitary Fixtures of Porcelain or China in Norway

The Norwegian market for ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china shrank to $X in 2022, waning by -14% 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, consumption recorded a dramatic shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports from Norway

In 2022, shipments 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 for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a sharp contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 71% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a dramatic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 41% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X units) was the main destination for exports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china from Norway, accounting for a 21% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china to Sweden exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Denmark (X units), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by China (X units), with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Sweden amounted to -31.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Denmark (-40.0% per year) and China (-19.0% per year).

In value terms, Sweden ($X) remains the key foreign market for ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china exports from Norway, comprising 20% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Denmark ($X), with an 8.9% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Sweden totaled -34.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Denmark (-41.9% per year) and the United States (-31.4% 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, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 32%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 South Korea (+35.1%), 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 Norway

In 2022, imports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china into Norway fell to X units, waning by -11.8% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports recorded a precipitous descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 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 shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a sharp contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X units), Sweden (X units) and Denmark (X units) were the main suppliers of imports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china to Norway, together accounting for 42% of total imports. China and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 7.8%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of -34.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china suppliers to Norway were Germany ($X), Sweden ($X) and Denmark ($X), together accounting for 42% of total imports. China and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 7.8%.

Among the main suppliers, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of -27.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china stood at $X per unit in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 31%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Sweden ($X per unit) and China ($X per unit), while the price for Germany ($X per unit) and Denmark ($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 (+12.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform