Italy: Ceramic Sanitary Ware Market 2024

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Market Size in Italy

After three years of growth, the Italian ceramic sanitary ware market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. Ceramic sanitary ware consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined sharply in the following year.

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Production in Italy

In value terms, ceramic sanitary ware production declined significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a perceptible setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2022, exports of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures from Italy reached X units, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs 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 fell to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a measured 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, exports increased by X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units), France (X units) and the United States (X units) were the main destinations of ceramic sanitary ware exports from Italy, with a combined X% share of total exports. Austria, the UK, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Poland, Spain, Belgium, Sweden, Finland and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Finland (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for ceramic sanitary ware exported from Italy were Germany ($X), France ($X) and Switzerland ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. The Netherlands, the United States, Austria, the UK, Poland, Spain, Belgium, Australia, Sweden and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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

In 2022, the average ceramic sanitary ware export price amounted to $X per unit, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a buoyant increase. 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 declined slightly in the following year.

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

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Imports

Imports into Italy

Ceramic sanitary ware imports into Italy reached X units in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 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 rose markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a sharp slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Bulgaria (X units), the United Arab Emirates (X units) and China (X units) were the main suppliers of ceramic sanitary ware imports to Italy.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by China (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest ceramic sanitary ware suppliers to Italy were Bulgaria ($X), Germany ($X) and China ($X).

Among the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average ceramic sanitary ware import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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