Switzerland: 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 Switzerland

In 2022, the Swiss market for ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china decreased by -13.2% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, consumption continues to indicate a precipitous contraction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports from Switzerland

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china increased by 46% to X units in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a sharp setback. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a precipitous decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 55%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X units), the UK (X units) and China (X units) were the main destinations of exports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china from Switzerland, with a combined 60% share of total exports. Poland, Norway, Spain, Slovakia, Austria and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 9.7%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of -28.5%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china exported from Switzerland were the Czech Republic ($X), the UK ($X) and Norway ($X), with a combined 62% share of total exports. China, Poland, Spain, Slovakia, Germany and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 10%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Poland, with a CAGR of -29.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china stood at $X per unit in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 50%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($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 the Czech Republic (-0.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

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

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, supplies from abroad of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china decreased by -12.7% to X units, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports recorded a dramatic shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 72% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 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 reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a precipitous setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 51%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X units) constituted the largest ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china supplier to Switzerland, with a 41% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Austria (X units), more than tenfold. The Czech Republic (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany stood at -45.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (-46.0% per year) and the Czech Republic (-43.3% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china to Switzerland, comprising 41% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Austria ($X), with a 3.5% share of total imports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a 2.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany amounted to -43.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (-43.8% per year) and the Czech Republic (-41.0% 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, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, import price indicated perceptible growth 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 -12.3% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 40% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Austria ($X per unit) and the Czech Republic ($X per unit), while the price for Italy ($X per unit) and Germany ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+4.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform