Western Africa: Market for Ceramic Sinks, Baths, Water Closet Pans and Similar Sanitary Fixtures of Porcelain or China 2025

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

Exports in Western Africa

In 2022, approx. X units of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china were exported in Western Africa; increasing by 21% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 141%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 158% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Guinea-Bissau (X units), Liberia (X units), Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha (X units) and Ghana (X units) represented roughly 87% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Senegal (X units), making up a 7.9% share of total exports. Cote d'Ivoire (X units) took a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Liberia (with a CAGR of +52.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china supplying countries in Western Africa were Guinea-Bissau ($X), Liberia ($X) and Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha ($X), with a combined 76% share of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, with a CAGR of +63.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Western Africa stood at $X per unit in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 55%. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Senegal ($X per unit), while Ghana ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha (+64.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports in Western Africa

In 2022, supplies from abroad of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china increased by 55% to X units, rising for the fifth year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 159%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 127% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Nigeria dominates china structure, accounting for X units, which was approx. 82% of total imports in 2022. Guinea (X units), Ghana (X units), Cote d'Ivoire (X units) and Liberia (X units) held a little share of total imports.

Nigeria was also the fastest-growing in terms of the ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china imports, with a CAGR of +58.2% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Liberia (+13.5%), Ghana (+13.4%), Cote d'Ivoire (+11.2%) and Guinea (+9.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Nigeria (+70 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Liberia, Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire and Guinea saw its share reduced by -5.1%, -6%, -7.4% and -13.3% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china in Western Africa, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Guinea ($X), with a 4.5% share of total imports. It was followed by Cote d'Ivoire, with a 3.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Nigeria stood at +49.8%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Guinea (+14.6% per year) and Cote d'Ivoire (+13.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Western Africa stood at $X per unit in 2022, surging by 5.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 21%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Cote d'Ivoire ($X per unit), while Ghana ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Liberia (+6.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform