Which Country Exports the Most Ceramic Sanitary Fixtures in the World?
Porcelain And Ceramic Products May 28, 2018
IndexBox has just published a new report "World: Ceramic Sinks, Baths, Water Closet Pans And Similar Sanitary Fixtures - Market Report. Analysis and Forecast to 2025". Here is a summary of the report's key findings.
In 2016, approx. 2.7M tonnes of ceramic sanitary ware were imported worldwide- coming up by 4% against the previous year level. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2007 to 2016- the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010, when import increased by 13% against the previous year level. Global ceramic sanitary ware import peaked in 2016, and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.
In value terms, ceramic sanitary ware imports amounted to $5.1B in 2016. Overall, ceramic sanitary ware imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Global ceramic sanitary ware import peaked of $5.4B in 2014- however, from 2015 to 2016, it stood at a somewhat lower level.
Top Ceramic Sanitary Ware Importing Countries in the World
1. USA (1,111.5 million USD)
2. Germany (357.2 million USD)
3. United Kingdom (286.9 million USD)
4. France (249.8 million USD)
5. Canada (201.2 million USD)
6. Spain (153.1 million USD)
7. South Korea (151.7 million USD)
8. Australia (135.7 million USD)
9. Italy (130.0 million USD)
10. Japan (106.6 million USD)
11. Saudi Arabia (71.8 million USD)
12. Nigeria (31.3 million USD)
Ceramic Sanitary Ware Imports By Country
In 2016, the U.S. (481K tonnes), distantly followed by South Korea (144K tonnes), Germany (142K tonnes), and the UK (140K tonnes) represented the major importers of ceramic sanitary ware, together creating 34% of total imports. France (113K tonnes), Spain (97K tonnes), Canada (89K tonnes), Saudi Arabia (83K tonnes), Italy (72K tonnes), Nigeria (70K tonnes), Australia (59K tonnes), and Japan (44K tonnes) followed a long way behind this figure.
Imports into the U.S. increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2007 to 2016. At the same time, Nigeria (+17.4%), South Korea (+8.5%), Saudi Arabia (+5.8%), Australia (+5.7%), Germany (+4.1%), and Canada (+3.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Nigeria emerged as the fastest growing importer/exporter in the world, with a CAGR of +17.4% from 2007-2016. Japan, Italy, and France experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the UK (-1.3%), and Spain (-5.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Spain (3%) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global imports, while Germany, Nigeria, the U.S., and South Korea saw its share reduced by -1.6%, -2.0%, -2.4%, and -2.8% from 2007 to 2016, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.
In value terms, the U.S. ($1.1B) constitutes the largest market for imported ceramic sanitary ware worldwide, making up 22% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($357M), with the share of 7% of global imports. It was followed by the UK, with the share of 6%.
From 2007 to 2016, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value of ceramic sanitary ware imports in the U.S. expanded at +1.1%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Germany (+3.5% per year) and the UK (-2.7% per year).
Ceramic Sanitary Ware Import Prices By Country
The average ceramic sanitary ware import price stood at $1,920 per tonne in 2016, waning by -5.5% against the previous year. Overall, ceramic sanitary ware import price continues to indicate a slight decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008, when import increased by 8% against the previous year level. In that year, average ceramic sanitary ware import price reached its maximum level of $2,319 per tonne. From 2009 to 2016, growth of average ceramic sanitary ware import price failed to regain its strength.
There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst major importing countries. In 2016, the country with the highest import prices was Germany ($2,508 per tonne), while Nigeria ($446 per tonne) was among the lowest.
From 2007 to 2016, the most notable growth rate of ceramic sanitary ware import prices was attained by Japan (+3.2% per year), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
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All data provided in this article covers the following product: HS Code 6910 - Ceramic sinks, wash basins, wash basin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet pans, flushing cisterns, urinals and similar sanitary fixtures.
