Porcelain bathroom sanitary ware imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported porcelain bathroom sanitary ware worth $193.4 million (76.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 219 countries for imports of this product. That is 24% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $274.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $193.4M | 76.9K t |
| 2023 | $254.2M | 79.9K t |
| 2022 | $238.6M | 85.7K t |
| 2021 | $274.3M | 111.8K t |
| 2020 | $189.3M | 80.8K t |
| 2019 | $209.5M | 86.5K t |
| 2018 | $189.3M | 78.3K t |
| 2017 | $190.7M | 80.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports porcelain bathroom sanitary ware from
Most of the value came from China (37%), Bulgaria (10%), Germany (8%). Among the main suppliers, Morocco grew fastest (+82% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $70.9M | 37% |
| Bulgaria | $18.6M | 9.6% |
| Germany | $15.5M | 8% |
| Portugal | $14.0M | 7.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $11.3M | 5.9% |
| Czech Republic | $11.0M | 5.7% |
| Egypt | $10.6M | 5.5% |
| Morocco | $6.5M | 3.4% |
| Poland | $5.7M | 3% |
| Italy | $5.4M | 2.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.52 per kg, close to the world average of $2.64.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Porcelain bathroom sanitary ware exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of porcelain bathroom sanitary ware by the United Kingdom reached $35.3 million in 2024 (9.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Ireland (28%), France (12%), United States (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Switzerland grew fastest (+62% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $10.0M | 28% |
| France | $4.4M | 12% |
| United States | $3.5M | 9.9% |
| Poland | $3.3M | 9.5% |
| Bulgaria | $2.1M | 6% |
| Italy | $2.0M | 5.7% |
| China | $1.6M | 4.4% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 3.4% |
| Switzerland | $926K | 2.6% |
| Australia | $674K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom porcelain bathroom sanitary ware imports (HS 6910.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 6910.10: Ceramic sinks, wash basins, wash basin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet pans, flushing cisterns, urinals and similar sanitary fixtures: of porcelain or china.
Common questions
What is the value of porcelain bathroom sanitary ware imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported porcelain bathroom sanitary ware worth $193.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 76.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 219 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply porcelain bathroom sanitary ware to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($70.9 million), followed by Bulgaria (10%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 82% on the year.
What is the average import price of porcelain bathroom sanitary ware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.52 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.64 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of porcelain bathroom sanitary ware to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $190.7 million in 2017 to $193.4 million in 2024, an increase of 1%. The peak was 2021 at $274.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $217.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export porcelain bathroom sanitary ware?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $35.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, France and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $158.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for porcelain bathroom sanitary ware?
The HS code for porcelain bathroom sanitary ware is subheading 6910.10. It sits in HS chapter 69 (ceramic products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6910 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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