Europe: Ceramic Sanitary Ware Market 2024

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Market Size in Europe

In 2022, the Europe ceramic sanitary ware market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, consumption showed a pronounced contraction. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then reduced notably in the following year.

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Production in Europe

In value terms, ceramic sanitary ware production dropped significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then fell notably in the following year.

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Exports

Exports in Europe

In 2022, the amount of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures exported in Europe shrank to X units, which is down by X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, ceramic sanitary ware exports contracted 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 somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 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

The shipments of the three major exporters of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures, namely Italy, Poland and Russia, represented more than third of total export. It was distantly followed by Portugal (X units), Ukraine (X units), Germany (X units) and France (X units), together achieving a X% share of total exports. Spain (X units), the Netherlands (X units), Belgium (X units), the Czech Republic (X units), the UK (X units) and Austria (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 mixed trends in the exports figures.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Italy stood at X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Europe amounted to $X per unit, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per unit), while Ukraine ($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 Europe

In 2022, imports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures in Europe dropped modestly to X units, with a decrease of X% on 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a deep downturn. 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 reduced modestly to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X units) represented the major importer of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures, generating X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Russia (X units) and Portugal (X units), together creating a X% share of total imports. France (X units), Hungary (X units), Italy (X units), Poland (X units), Slovenia (X units) and Albania (X units) held a little share of total imports.

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 Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Albania experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Slovenia (X%), Russia (X%), Poland (X%), Italy (X%) and France (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Spain (X p.p.), Russia (X p.p.), Portugal (X p.p.), Hungary (X p.p.), Slovenia (X p.p.) and Albania (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Poland (X p.p.), Italy (X p.p.) and France (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the largest ceramic sanitary ware importing markets in Europe were Spain ($X), Russia ($X) and Portugal ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Portugal, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Europe stood at $X per unit in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Slovenia ($X per unit), while Italy ($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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