Portugal: 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 Portugal

The Portuguese market for ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china soared to $X in 2022, picking up by 31% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Ceramic Sinks, Baths, Water Closet Pans and Similar Sanitary Fixtures of Porcelain or China in Portugal

In value terms, production of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production of growth failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports from Portugal

In 2022, approx. X units of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china were exported from Portugal; falling by -3.6% on the previous year. Over the period under review, total exports indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +30.9% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 42%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 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 shrank to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain (X units) was the main destination for exports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china from Portugal, accounting for a 58% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X units), fivefold. The UK (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Spain amounted to +4.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-4.3% per year) and the UK (+6.9% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the key foreign market for ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china exports from Portugal, comprising 58% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Spain stood at +5.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-3.4% per year) and the UK (+7.9% 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, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 20% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Australia ($X per unit) and Poland ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per unit) and Italy ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Australia (+1.0%), 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 Portugal

In 2022, supplies from abroad of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china increased by 32% to X units, rising for the fifth year in a row after four years of decline. In general, imports recorded a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 109%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X units) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china to Portugal, accounting for a 53% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X units), twofold. Morocco (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 9.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain totaled +13.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+20.4% per year) and Morocco (+190.3% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china to Portugal, comprising 53% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by Morocco, with a 9.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain stood at +11.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+18.3% per year) and Morocco (+186.4% per year).

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, shrinking by -4.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from China ($X per unit) and the Czech Republic ($X per unit), while the price for Italy ($X per unit) and Germany ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (-1.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform