Tunisia: Market for Ceramic Sinks, Baths, Water Closet Pans and Similar Sanitary Fixtures of Porcelain or China 2024

Market Size for Ceramic Sinks, Baths, Water Closet Pans and Similar Sanitary Fixtures of Porcelain or China in Tunisia

The Tunisian market for ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china dropped significantly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -32.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a pronounced decrease. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Ceramic Sinks, Baths, Water Closet Pans and Similar Sanitary Fixtures of Porcelain or China in Tunisia

In value terms, production of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a significant decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 20%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production of growth failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports from Tunisia

In 2022, the amount of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china exported from Tunisia was estimated at X units, almost unchanged from 2021 figures. In general, exports, however, recorded a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 125% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china rose slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 206%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Libya (X units) was the main destination for exports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china from Tunisia, with a 41% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china to Libya exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Morocco (X units), threefold. Italy (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Libya totaled -23.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Morocco (-3.2% per year) and Italy (+1.1% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china exported from Tunisia were Libya ($X), Morocco ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined 52% share of total exports. France, the United States, Germany, Algeria, Senegal, Djibouti, Sweden, Greece, Jordan and Yemen lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 29%.

Germany, with a CAGR of +14.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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, picking up by 4% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by 36%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Yemen ($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 Senegal (+30.4%), 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 Tunisia

In 2022, approx. X units of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china were imported into Tunisia; which is down by -14.9% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports recorded a perceptible curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 191% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

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 saw a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 146% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X units), China (X units) and Spain (X units) were the main suppliers of imports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china to Tunisia, with a combined 57% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +46.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), China ($X) and Spain ($X) appeared to be the largest ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china suppliers to Tunisia, together comprising 67% of total imports.

Germany, with a CAGR of +75.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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, picking up by 4.9% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% 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 -6.2% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average 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 supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Portugal ($X per unit), while the price for Vietnam ($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 (+20.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform