Overview of the Global Market for Ceramic Sinks, Baths, Water Closet Pans and Similar Sanitary Fixtures of Porcelain or China

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

In 2022, the global market for ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china increased by 7.3% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +111.4% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the global market hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

In value terms, production of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china rose remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -32.0% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 31% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, global production of growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports

In 2022, overseas shipments of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china decreased by -12.5% to X units, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 148% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the global exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china reduced slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a pronounced descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 188%. The global exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, India (X units) was the key exporter of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china, generating 28% of total exports. Germany (X units) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 9.6% share, followed by Portugal (9.1%), Poland (8.3%), Bulgaria (6.3%) and Vietnam (4.9%). The Czech Republic (X units), Mexico (X units), China (X units), the United Arab Emirates (X units), Romania (X units), the United States (X units) and Spain (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china exports from India stood at +48.2%. At the same time, Mexico (+335.2%), Vietnam (+22.3%), Poland (+7.6%), the United Arab Emirates (+6.7%), Bulgaria (+5.3%), Portugal (+2.6%) and Romania (+2.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mexico emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +335.2% from 2012-2022. By contrast, the Czech Republic (-2.2%), the United States (-4.4%), Germany (-7.8%), Spain (-8.4%) and China (-27.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of India (+28 p.p.), Poland (+6.3 p.p.), Portugal (+5.5 p.p.), Vietnam (+4.6 p.p.), Bulgaria (+4.3 p.p.), Mexico (+3.7 p.p.), the United Arab Emirates (+2.5 p.p.) and Romania (+1.8 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global exports from 2012-2022, the share of Germany (-1.7 p.p.) and China (-42.9 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china supplier worldwide, comprising 22% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with a 7.7% share of global exports. It was followed by Vietnam, with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Germany stood at +3.7%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Poland (+7.3% per year) and Vietnam (+23.8% 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, increasing by 8.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china decreased by -33.2% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 28%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while India ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+15.8%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports

Global imports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china reduced to X units in 2022, dropping by -5.9% compared with 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 21% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, imports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china totaled $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 16%. Over the period under review, global imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X units) was the key importer of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china, creating 34% of total imports. Germany (X units) took the second position in the ranking, followed by the United Arab Emirates (X units). All these countries together held approx. 13% share of total imports. France (X units), the UK (X units), Nigeria (X units), Yemen (X units), South Korea (X units), Thailand (X units) and Belgium (X units) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china imports into the United States stood at +10.4%. At the same time, Nigeria (+58.2%), Yemen (+33.3%), Thailand (+23.2%), the United Arab Emirates (+19.6%), Germany (+6.1%) and Belgium (+1.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Nigeria emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +58.2% from 2012-2022. France and South Korea experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the UK (-2.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The United States (+17 p.p.), the United Arab Emirates (+4.3 p.p.), Nigeria (+2.6 p.p.), Yemen (+2.3 p.p.), Thailand (+2 p.p.) and Germany (+1.9 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global imports, while the UK saw its share reduced by -2.9% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china worldwide, comprising 32% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 7.8% share of global imports. It was followed by the UK, with a 5.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United States amounted to +10.1%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Germany (+4.5% per year) and the UK (+3.2% 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 7% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 10% against the previous year. Global import price peaked at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per unit), while Yemen ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+6.1%), while the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform