SADC: Ceramic Sanitary Ware Market 2024

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2022, shipments abroad of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures decreased by X% to X units, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports saw a precipitous curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ceramic sanitary ware exports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a dramatic descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Tanzania (X units) represented the largest exporter of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures, generating X% of total exports. South Africa (X units) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Zambia (X%). Namibia (X units), Mauritius (X units), Botswana (X units) and Mozambique (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Tanzania decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Mozambique (X%) and Zambia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mozambique emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Botswana (X%), Mauritius (X%), Namibia (X%) and South Africa (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Tanzania (X p.p.), Zambia (X p.p.), Mozambique (X p.p.), Botswana (X p.p.) and Mauritius (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of South Africa (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest ceramic sanitary ware supplying countries in SADC were Tanzania ($X), South Africa ($X) and Zambia ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Namibia, Mozambique, Mauritius and Botswana lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Mozambique, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per unit, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a perceptible downturn. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mozambique ($X per unit), while Tanzania ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mozambique (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2022, imports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures in SADC surged to X units, jumping by X% against the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 2020 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, ceramic sanitary ware imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

South Africa represented the key importing country with an import of about X units, which resulted at X% of total imports. Mauritius (X units) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Namibia (X%), Tanzania (X%) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%). Botswana (X units), Zambia (X units), Angola (X units), Zimbabwe (X units), Mozambique (X units) and Malawi (X units) took a little share of total imports.

South Africa was also the fastest-growing in terms of the ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Mauritius (X%), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%) and Namibia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Botswana experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Tanzania (X%), Zambia (X%), Malawi (X%), Mozambique (X%), Zimbabwe (X%) and Angola (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of South Africa (X p.p.), Mauritius (X p.p.) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Zambia (X p.p.), Malawi (X p.p.), Tanzania (X p.p.), Mozambique (X p.p.), Zimbabwe (X p.p.) and Angola (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

In South Africa, ceramic sanitary ware imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Namibia (X% per year) and Zambia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per unit in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a slight slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Zambia ($X per unit), while Tanzania ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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