U.S.: 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 the U.S.

For the sixth consecutive year, the U.S. market for ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 13% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption showed a buoyant expansion. Consumption of peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

Exports from the U.S.

In 2022, shipments abroad of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china decreased by -17.5% to X units for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports continue to indicate a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 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 stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Canada (X units) was the main destination for exports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china from the United States, accounting for a 60% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mexico (X units), fivefold. The UK (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Canada stood at -5.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (+25.6% per year) and the UK (+2.3% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the key foreign market for ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china exports from the United States, comprising 76% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mexico ($X), with a 5.5% share of total exports. It was followed by Bahamas, with a 1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Canada stood at -1.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (+17.8% per year) and Bahamas (+7.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china amounted to $X per unit, jumping by 22% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.2%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Costa Rica ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 Costa Rica (+46.5%), 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 the U.S.

For the sixth year in a row, the United States recorded growth in supplies from abroad of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china, which increased by 9.2% to X units in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 52%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 38%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china supplier to the United States, with a 69% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Mexico (X units), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Thailand (X units), with a 3.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to +9.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mexico (+19.1% per year) and Thailand (+7.5% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china to the United States, comprising 58% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mexico ($X), with a 26% share of total imports. It was followed by Thailand, with a 5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at +8.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mexico (+22.2% per year) and Thailand (+4.5% 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, growing by 3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 33%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a 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 Vietnam ($X per unit), while the price for Colombia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform