The GCC sanitary ware market is set to expand at a healthy 6.4 per cent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2023 to 2032, reaching $1.3 billion by the end of the forecast period, according to a new report by Allied Market Research.

Geberit, which traces its origins to 1874 as a one-man business in the historic centre of the Swiss town of Rapperswil on Lake Zurich, this year marks 150 years of quality, innovation, and partnership as a pioneer in the sanitary industry. Three decades after its inception, company founder Albert Gebert developed a lead-lined wooden cistern.

The region’s ceramic tile market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9 per cent by 2028, according to Tile of Spain, which attributes this surge in demand to a growing awareness of the environmental impact of construction and a preference for sustainable materials in the GCC.

Leading sanitaryware brands Axor and hansgrohe hosted a special event in Dubai for architects, interior designers, and developers from across the GCC region, showcasing their commitment to sustainability and meeting the growing demand in the residential, hospitality and leisure markets for water- and energy-saving solutions in the region.

German complete bathroom supplier Duravit has unveiled two new products designed specifically for those who wish to create their own oasis of relaxation within their own four walls.