South Africa: Ceramic Sanitary Ware Market 2025

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Market Size in South Africa

For the fourth consecutive year, the South African ceramic sanitary ware market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 91% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption posted a significant expansion. Ceramic sanitary ware consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Production in South Africa

In value terms, ceramic sanitary ware production stood at less than $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, shipments abroad of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures decreased by -4% to X units, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports continue to indicate a dramatic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 41% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ceramic sanitary ware exports contracted slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports faced a precipitous setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 24%. 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 ceramic sanitary ware exports from South Africa.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Democratic Republic of the Congo (with a CAGR of +12.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for ceramic sanitary ware exported from South Africa were Swaziland ($X), Zambia ($X) and Namibia ($X).

Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a CAGR of +18.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average ceramic sanitary ware export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a pronounced downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 14%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas 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 Mauritius (+11.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, ceramic sanitary ware imports into South Africa soared to X units, growing by 69% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports recorded a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 294%. Imports peaked at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ceramic sanitary ware imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 280% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) was the main supplier of ceramic sanitary ware to South Africa, accounting for a 96% share of total imports. Moreover, ceramic sanitary ware imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Egypt (X units), threefold. India (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 31% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +15.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (+19.7% per year) and India (+13.1% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures to South Africa, comprising 223% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a 23% share of total imports. It was followed by Egypt, with a 19% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled +18.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+26.8% per year) and Egypt (+4.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ceramic sanitary ware import price amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price enjoyed a modest expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 81%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while the price for Egypt ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+14.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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