South Africa: 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 South Africa

In 2022, the South African market for ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china increased by 31% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption showed resilient growth. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 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 South Africa

In 2022, exports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china from South Africa reduced rapidly to X units, declining by -70.2% on the previous year. In general, exports recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 83%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china dropped remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 44%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Swaziland (X units), Namibia (X units) and Botswana (X units) were the main destinations of exports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china from South Africa, together accounting for 59% of total exports. Zambia, Zimbabwe, the UK, Lesotho, Mozambique, Malawi, Spain, Mauritius and Democratic Republic of the Congo lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 38%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of +118.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china exported from South Africa were Swaziland ($X), Zambia ($X) and Namibia ($X), with a combined 60% share of total exports. Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mauritius, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mozambique, Malawi, Lesotho, Spain and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 34%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the UK, with a CAGR of +82.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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, surging by 134% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a slight decrease. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 Democratic Republic of the Congo (+5.6%), 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 South Africa

In 2022, the amount of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china imported into South Africa dropped modestly to X units, approximately mirroring 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 261% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 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 declined modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 360% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china supplier to South Africa, accounting for a 78% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X units), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X units), with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at +10.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+44.2% per year) and Germany (-3.1% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china to South Africa, comprising 78% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a 5.6% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to +20.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+50.4% per year) and Germany (+0.4% 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, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 108% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were India ($X per unit) and Egypt ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) and Germany ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+8.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform