EU: Ceramic Sanitary Ware Market 2024

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Market Size in the EU

In 2022, the EU ceramic sanitary ware market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a perceptible descent. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Production in the EU

In value terms, ceramic sanitary ware production contracted sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

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Ceramic Sanitary Ware Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, the amount of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures exported in the European Union reduced modestly to X units, waning by X% against 2021. In general, exports recorded a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ceramic sanitary ware exports contracted modestly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X units) and Poland (X units) represented the major exporters of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures in 2022, reaching near X% and X% of total exports, respectively. Portugal (X units) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Germany (X%), France (X%), Spain (X%) and the Netherlands (X%). Belgium (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the largest ceramic sanitary ware supplier in the European Union, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with a X% share.

In Italy, ceramic sanitary ware exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Germany (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per unit, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

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

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, approx. X units of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures were imported in the European Union; with a decrease of X% compared with the year before. In general, imports saw a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, ceramic sanitary ware imports totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Spain was the main importing country with an import of around X units, which accounted for X% of total imports. Portugal (X units) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by France (X%). Hungary (X units), Italy (X units), Poland (X units), Slovenia (X units), Germany (X units) and Romania (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to ceramic sanitary ware imports into Spain stood at X%. At the same time, Portugal (X%) and Hungary (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Portugal emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Slovenia (X%), Romania (X%), Poland (X%), Italy (X%), France (X%) and Germany (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Spain (X p.p.), Portugal (X p.p.), Hungary (X p.p.) and Slovenia (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Poland, Italy, France and Germany saw its share reduced by X%, X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Spain ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures in the European Union, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Portugal ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Hungary, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Spain stood at X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Portugal (X% per year) and Hungary (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per unit in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 Slovenia ($X per unit), while Romania ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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