South-Eastern Asia: Ceramic Sanitary Ware Market 2024

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Market Size in South-Eastern Asia

The Southeast Asian ceramic sanitary ware market totaled $X in 2022, rising by 11% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Production in South-Eastern Asia

In value terms, ceramic sanitary ware production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Exports

Exports in South-Eastern Asia

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures decreased by -16.8% to X units in 2022. In general, exports recorded a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 27%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ceramic sanitary ware exports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 53% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Thailand represented the key exporter of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures in South-Eastern Asia, with the volume of exports reaching X units, which was near 83% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Malaysia (X units), making up an 11% share of total exports. Indonesia (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to ceramic sanitary ware exports from Thailand stood at -7.9%. Malaysia (-4.0%) and Indonesia (-8.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Malaysia (+3.6 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Thailand ($X) remains the largest ceramic sanitary ware supplier in South-Eastern Asia, comprising 77% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Malaysia ($X), with a 9.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Thailand amounted to -8.0%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Malaysia (-1.6% per year) and Indonesia (-8.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per unit in 2022, with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 27%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per unit), while Malaysia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (+2.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Imports

Imports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2022, imports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures in South-Eastern Asia reduced modestly to X units, falling by -1.6% on the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 23% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, ceramic sanitary ware imports shrank slightly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of ceramic sanitary ware imports in 2022 were Thailand (X units), Singapore (X units) and Cambodia (X units), together reaching 79% of total import. Lao People's Democratic Republic (X units) ranks next in terms of the total imports with an 8.5% share, followed by Malaysia (6.9%). Brunei Darussalam (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Thailand (with a CAGR of +24.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Cambodia ($X), Singapore ($X) and Thailand ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 79% share of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Thailand, with a CAGR of +16.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per unit in 2022, growing by 1.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 21%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood 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 Cambodia ($X per unit), while Lao People's Democratic Republic ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cambodia (+4.3%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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