Japan Sanitary Ware Market Overview, 2028
Technology advancements in the bathroom have boosted the popularity of Japanese toilets and bidet toilets, which offer excellent comfort and adaptability. Sanitary wares include installations for sanitary fittings including toilets, faucets, and basins, among others. Generally speaking, they are constructed of ceramic or porcelain, although they can also be made of glass, metal, or any other material. Numerous styles that are useful while also being aesthetically beautiful have been introduced by well-known brands. The market for sanitary ware is expanding as a result of the increased awareness of the benefits of choosing high-quality sanitary ware products for hygienic and health reasons.
According to the research report Japan Sanitary Ware Market Overview, 2028, published by Bonafide Research, the market for sanitary ware in Japan will grow by USD 15.06 Billion in the upcoming period, 2022–2028. Because of its high concentration of small-scale producers and increased investment in sanitary innovation. Japan has contributed significantly to the expansion of the worldwide market for sanitary ware due to the concentration of several manufacturing companies.
The sanitary ware market has been divided into categories based on type, including wash basins (vanity basins, pedestals, wall mounted, tabletop, corners, etc.), toilet sinks (commodes), and cisterns (water closets), urinals, bathtubs, and others. Toilet seats lead the type category in 2021 because they are a necessary piece of sanitary equipment, and are anticipated to rise faster than other segments due to improvements in toilet seats' specifications, forms, and designs. European nations frequently have a separate toilet and bidet, but Japan merges an electric bidet with the toilet. These bidets are known as washlets in Japan, of Toto Ltd., and include several innovative features that are rarely seen outside of Asia. Anal hygiene, bidet cleansing, seat warming, and deodorization are common features found on washlets. In Japan, there are two types of toilets, the first is a plain squat toilet, which is used in public restrooms; the other is the modern-style flush toilet. Many toilets in Japan are built with sinks with a water tank. It saves space in small and older bathrooms.
The sanitary ware market has been divided into residential, and commercial, segments based on end-user. As there are more residential properties and sanitary ware is an essential commodity, the residential sector has the greatest market share in the end-user segment in 2021. The residential segment is anticipated to increase rapidly as many multi-family buildings are being built in Japan. A significant obstacle to the expansion of the sanitary ware industry is the wide spectrum of negative environmental consequences caused by mineral mining.
LIXILGroup Corporation (Japan) is one of the leading producers of ceramic sanitary ware in Japan. Expansion and new product developments are the main strategies adopted by this organization. Some of the players in the Japanese sanitary ware market are Cera sanitary ware limited, Lixil corporation, Inax, Toto ltd, Laufen Baths AG, Kohler co., and Geberit AG. Analysts are aware of competitive advantages and offer competitive analyses for each rival individually. Companies all around the world are also starting a lot of product advancements, which is propelling the market growth for sanitary ware.
COvid19 impact on the sanitary ware Market
Beginning with COVID-19, there is a halt in manufacturing operations, which has had an impact on industry growth. The virus's proliferation has harmed Japan’s economy, which has halted the growth of the sanitary goods sector. The pandemic stopped the manufacture of various goods in the sanitary industry because of the continued lockdowns in japan. Lockdown processes, supply chain disruption, and poor consumer spending are all impeding the industry's growth. The adverse consequences of a pandemic on the end-user, such as the residential and commercial sectors, are anticipated to limit the market for the items from this sector. Because of the coronavirus outbreak, the government has launched numerous campaigns to raise public awareness of the importance of good hygiene and sanitation. In the coming years, the demand for sanitary products is anticipated to rise steadily.
Considered in this report
• Geography: Japan
• Historic year: 2017
• Base year: 2022
• Estimated year: 2023
• Forecast year: 2028
Aspects covered in this report
• Japan Sanitary Ware market with its value and forecast along with its segments
• Various drivers and challenges
• On-going trends and developments
• Top profiled companies
• Strategic recommendation
By Product
• Toilet Sink (Commodes) and Cistern (Water Closet)
• Wash Basins (Vanity Basins, Pedestal, Wall hung, Table top, Corner, etc.)
• Urinal
• Bathtubs
• Others
By Technology
• Slip casting
• Pressure casting
• Others
By End User
• Residential
• Commercial
By Distribution Channel
• Offline
• Online
The approach of the report:
This report consists of a combined approach of primary as well as secondary research. Initially, secondary research was used to get an understanding of the market and list out the companies that are present in the market. The secondary research consists of third-party sources such as press releases, annual reports of companies, and analyzing government-generated reports and databases. After gathering the data from secondary sources primary research was conducted by making telephonic interviews with the leading players about how the market is functioning and then conducting trade calls with dealers and distributors of the market. Post this we have started doing primary calls to consumers by equally segmenting consumers into regional aspects, tier aspects, age groups, and gender. Once we have primary data with us we started verifying the details obtained from secondary sources.
Intended audience
This report can be useful to industry consultants, manufacturers, suppliers, associations & organizations related to the Sanitary ware industry, government bodies, and other stakeholders to align their market-centric strategies. In addition to marketing & presentations, it will also increase competitive knowledge about the industry.
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