Romania: Ceramic Sanitary Ware Market 2024

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Market Size in Romania

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Romanian ceramic sanitary ware market, when its value decreased by -44.9% to $X. In general, consumption, however, showed a noticeable increase. Ceramic sanitary ware consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Production in Romania

In value terms, ceramic sanitary ware production dropped rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, posted a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 57% against the previous year. Ceramic sanitary ware production peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2022, the amount of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures exported from Romania fell notably to X units, which is down by -58.1% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports recorded a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 85%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ceramic sanitary ware exports shrank notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports faced a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 130% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units) was the main destination for ceramic sanitary ware exports from Romania, with a 1,248% share of total exports. Moreover, ceramic sanitary ware exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Denmark (X units), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Hungary (X units), with a 199% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany stood at +2.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Denmark (+3.1% per year) and Hungary (-12.2% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures exports from Romania, comprising 1,518% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Denmark ($X), with a 266% share of total exports. It was followed by Hungary, with a 242% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to +7.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Denmark (+7.9% per year) and Hungary (-8.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ceramic sanitary ware export price amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 8.3% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, ceramic sanitary ware export price increased by +26.2% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 43%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were the Netherlands ($X per unit) and Sweden ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per unit) and Bulgaria ($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 Sweden (+5.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2022, purchases abroad of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures decreased by -22.6% to X units, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 190%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, ceramic sanitary ware imports dropped remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a precipitous decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 104% against the previous year. 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

Turkey (X units), China (X units) and Italy (X units) were the main suppliers of ceramic sanitary ware imports to Romania, with a combined 76% share of total imports. Bulgaria, Ukraine, Poland, Germany, Egypt, Spain and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 57%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Ukraine (with a CAGR of +20.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest ceramic sanitary ware suppliers to Romania were China ($X), Turkey ($X) and Poland ($X).

Ukraine, with a CAGR of +9.9%, 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 a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average ceramic sanitary ware import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 53%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 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 Egypt ($X per unit), while the price for Ukraine ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+5.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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