Southern Asia: Copper Sanitary Ware Market 2025

Copper Sanitary Ware Market Size in Southern Asia

In 2021, the South Asian copper sanitary ware market decreased by -5.7% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Copper Sanitary Ware Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, copper sanitary ware production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 12%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Copper Sanitary Ware Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2021, shipments abroad of sanitary ware and parts of copper increased by 4.4% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after five years of decline. In general, exports, however, showed a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, copper sanitary ware exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a pronounced reduction. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

India was the largest exporting country with an export of about X tons, which recorded 89% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Pakistan (X tons), committing an 11% share of total exports.

India was also the fastest-growing in terms of the sanitary ware and parts of copper exports, with a CAGR of -5.0% from 2012 to 2021. Pakistan (-15.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of India (+15 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Pakistan (-14.9 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, India ($X) remains the largest copper sanitary ware supplier in Southern Asia, comprising 93% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Pakistan ($X), with a 7.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in India stood at -3.9%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 31% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while Pakistan totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Pakistan (+4.1%).

Copper Sanitary Ware Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2021, overseas purchases of sanitary ware and parts of copper were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2014, thus ending a six-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a noticeable contraction. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, copper sanitary ware imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

India dominates imports structure, reaching X tons, which was approx. 82% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Bangladesh (X tons), generating a 6.2% share of total imports. The following importers - Sri Lanka (X tons), Afghanistan (X tons) and Nepal (X tons) - together made up 9.6% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to copper sanitary ware imports into India stood at -5.0%. At the same time, Bangladesh (+31.7%) and Sri Lanka (+9.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bangladesh emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of +31.7% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Nepal (-1.8%) and Afghanistan (-2.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Bangladesh and Sri Lanka increased by +5.8 and +3 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sanitary ware and parts of copper in Southern Asia, comprising 88% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bangladesh ($X), with a 4.7% share of total imports. It was followed by Sri Lanka, with a 3.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in India was relatively modest. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bangladesh (+41.6% per year) and Sri Lanka (+9.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 44% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.3%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while Afghanistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bangladesh (+7.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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