Key facts
- Largest destinations by value: unavailable
- 2 production clusters mapped, in Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat.
- Market guides for 14 countries, each with destination requirements and transit times.
- Certifications available from the supply base: ISPM-15 fumigation / heat treatment, ISO 9001, CE marking, SASO / SABER conformity.
- Typical minimum order: One 40' HC mixed range (typical).
Product overview
Gujarat's Morbi-Thangadh belt makes most of India's export sanitaryware, alongside the large tile industry. Export value was not available in our research.
Products include one-piece and two-piece close-coupled WCs, wall-hung and back-to-wall WCs, Indian (squatting) pans, pedestal, counter-top and wall-hung basins, urinals and matching cisterns and seats.
Buyers are distributors, builders and project contractors in the Gulf, Africa, South Asia and, increasingly, Europe and North America. Water-efficiency rules (flush volumes), plumbing standards (EN 997, ASME A112.19.2) and fittings approvals (e.g. WRAS in the UK) decide which products fit each market.
HS note: Fireclay/stoneware sanitary fixtures go under 6910.90; taps and valves 8481; plastic seats 3922.
Specifications
| Body | Vitreous china, water absorption ≤ 0.5% (typical) |
|---|---|
| Flush volume | Dual 6/3 L or 4.5/3 L (EU/UK); 4.8 L / 1.28 gpf (US) (typical) |
| Trap | S-trap or P-trap, rough-in 100-400 mm (typical) |
| Standards | EN 997 / EN 14688 (EU); ASME A112.19.2 (US); IS 2556 (India) (typical) |
| Glaze | Standard or nano/anti-bacterial glaze; rimless options (typical) |
Typical commercial values. Final specifications are fixed per contract and verified by lab report or pre-shipment inspection.
Grades & variants
Project range
Value WCs and basins for housing and hotels.
Designer range
Rimless, wall-hung, counter-top art basins.
Institutional
Urinals, squatting pans, hospital fixtures.
Packaging, MOQ & container loading
| Packing | Sizes | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cartons | 5-7 ply cartons with foam/thermocol; palletised | — |
Container load (estimate): 20' GP ~120-170 one-piece WCs or ~300-450 basins · 40' HC ~250-350 one-piece WCs or ~600-900 basins (volume-limited). Mixed loads common
Customisation: Buyer-brand logos and boxes, colours, fittings sets
Where we source in India
Producing regions and manufacturing clusters our supplier network draws from.
Gujarat
Morbi, Surendranagar
Morbi and Thangadh ceramic belt
Market requirements by region
United States & Canada
US buyers expect ASME A112.19.2 and often EPA WaterSense (1.28 gpf) labelling. US duty on Indian goods as of 22 Oct 2026 (per our compliance research, secondary legal analysis): MFN rate plus a 10% Section 301 tariff in force since 24 Jul 2026; Section 232 goods (steel, aluminium, copper, autos/parts) pay the 232 rate instead. Re-verify before quoting landed cost.
United Kingdom
Cisterns and flushing devices typically need WRAS/Water Regulations compliance; construction products are an exception to CE/UKCA recognition (ASSUMPTION on per-product applicability).
Gulf (GCC)
Saudi Arabia: regulated products need a SASO Product Certificate of Conformity plus a per-shipment Shipment Certificate issued through SABER; goods without the SCoC are refused. Sanitaryware is a regulated product in Saudi Arabia (ASSUMPTION on exact technical regulation).
Africa
Kenya: most regulated goods need a PVoC Certificate of Conformity from a KEBS-appointed inspection agency before shipment. Nigeria: regulated goods need a SONCAP Product Certificate and per-shipment SONCAP Certificate (needed to process Form M).
General guidance, not legal advice. Confirm current requirements with your customs broker or the regulator.
Quality control
- • Flush performance test (e.g. ball/granule tests per standard)
- • Visual glaze inspection
- • Dimensional and leak tests
- • Pre-shipment inspection
Certifications available
- • ISPM-15 fumigation / heat treatment
- • ISO 9001
- • CE marking
- • SASO / SABER conformity
Held by the producing supplier for the specific lot; copies shared with the quote.
Shipping documents
- • Commercial invoice
- • Packing list
- • Bill of lading / airway bill
- • Certificate of origin (preferential where an FTA applies)
- • Test report to EN/ASME standard
- • ISPM-15 pallet certificate
- • SABER certificate (Saudi Arabia)
- • PVoC/SONCAP certificate (Kenya/Nigeria)
Trade data
| Period | Flow | Value (USD mn) | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2024-25 | India exportsLine: Ceramic sanitaryware | unavailable | unavailable | — |
Top destinations: unavailable
Export markets
- Ceramic Sanitaryware exporter to South Africa
- Ceramic Sanitaryware exporter to United States
- Ceramic Sanitaryware exporter to Saudi Arabia
- Ceramic Sanitaryware exporter to United Kingdom
- Ceramic Sanitaryware exporter to Canada
- Ceramic Sanitaryware exporter to Oman
- Ceramic Sanitaryware exporter to Kenya
- Ceramic Sanitaryware exporter to Tanzania
- Ceramic Sanitaryware exporter to United Arab Emirates
Frequently asked questions
What is vitreous china?
A dense, glazed ceramic body with very low water absorption, the standard material for toilets and basins.
Which flush volume do I need?
It depends on the market: dual 6/3 L or 4.5/3 L in Europe, 1.28 gpf (4.8 L) for WaterSense in the US.
Do you supply seats and fittings?
Yes. Seats, flush mechanisms and fittings can be bundled, subject to the market's approvals.
Can you put our brand on the products?
Yes. Logos can be fired into the glaze, with branded packaging.
How many WCs fit in a container?
About 250-350 one-piece WCs in a 40' HC, depending on model (ESTIMATED).
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