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

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

Exports in SADC

In 2022, exports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china in SADC dropped notably to X units, reducing by -69.7% compared with the year before. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 81% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china declined notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X units) was the main exporter of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china in SADC, achieving 98% of total export.

South Africa was also the fastest-growing in terms of the ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china exports, with a CAGR of -5.2% from 2012 to 2022. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) also remains the largest ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china supplier in SADC.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa stood at -6.3%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per unit in 2022, rising by 132% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a slight curtailment. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for South Africa.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for South Africa amounted to -1.2% per year.

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

Imports in SADC

In 2022, the amount of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china imported in SADC shrank to X units, with a decrease of -12.2% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, posted a measured expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 102% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 81%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

South Africa represented the largest importer of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china in SADC, with the volume of imports accounting for X units, which was near 43% of total imports in 2022. Tanzania (X units) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 27% share, followed by Angola (9.3%) and Botswana (5.3%). The following importers - Mauritius (X units), Mozambique (X units) and Madagascar (X units) - together made up 8.9% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Tanzania (with a CAGR of +28.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Tanzania ($X) and Angola ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising 83% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Tanzania, with a CAGR of +29.3%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per unit in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Import price indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china decreased by -21.2% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by 56% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2019 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mozambique ($X per unit), while Botswana ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Angola (+6.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform