China: Ceramic Sanitary Ware Market 2024

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Market Size in China

The Chinese ceramic sanitary ware market rose notably to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Production in China

In value terms, ceramic sanitary ware production rose significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Exports

Exports from China

In 2022, overseas shipments of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures increased by X% to X units, rising for the fourth consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, exports posted buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ceramic sanitary ware exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units) was the main destination for ceramic sanitary ware exports from China, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, ceramic sanitary ware exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, South Korea (X units), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Vietnam (X units), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Korea (X% per year) and Vietnam (X% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X), Vietnam ($X) and the Philippines ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for ceramic sanitary ware exported from China worldwide.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of X%, 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 ceramic sanitary ware export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit, and then contracted in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the United States ($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 Nigeria (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Imports

Imports into China

In 2022, imports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures into China dropped dramatically to X units, declining by X% on the year before. In general, imports continue to indicate a dramatic shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, ceramic sanitary ware imports fell markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports faced a significant decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Thailand (X units) was the main ceramic sanitary ware supplier to China, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, ceramic sanitary ware imports from Thailand exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Vietnam (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X units), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Thailand stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Thailand stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ceramic sanitary ware import price amounted to $X per unit, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the import price enjoyed temperate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 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 Italy ($X per unit), while the price for Vietnam ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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