Poland: Ceramic Sanitary Ware Market 2024

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Market Size in Poland

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in the Polish ceramic sanitary ware market, when its value decreased by -4.8% to $X. Overall, the total consumption indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Ceramic sanitary ware consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Production in Poland

In value terms, ceramic sanitary ware production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 19%. Ceramic sanitary ware production peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2022, approx. X units of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures were exported from Poland; reducing by -9.6% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 45% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ceramic sanitary ware exports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units) was the main destination for ceramic sanitary ware exports from Poland, with a 171% share of total exports. Moreover, ceramic sanitary ware exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X units), fourfold. The Czech Republic (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 32% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany stood at +7.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-5.2% per year) and the Czech Republic (+2.3% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures exports from Poland, comprising 126% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 35% share of total exports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a 25% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany stood at +12.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-2.6% per year) and the Czech Republic (+7.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ceramic sanitary ware export price amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 70% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to the UK ($X per unit) and Slovakia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per unit) and Romania ($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 (+6.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2022, purchases abroad of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures decreased by -8.7% to X units, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. In general, imports showed a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 103%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X units in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ceramic sanitary ware imports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a sharp reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 116% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X units), Bulgaria (X units) and the Czech Republic (X units) were the main suppliers of ceramic sanitary ware imports to Poland.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Sweden (with a CAGR of +57.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Bulgaria ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) were the largest ceramic sanitary ware suppliers to Poland.

Sweden, with a CAGR of +55.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the average ceramic sanitary ware import price amounted to $X per unit, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 24% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Spain ($X per unit) and the UK ($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 Latvia (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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