Australia: Market for Porcelain Or China Tableware And Kitchenware 2024

Market Size for Porcelain Or China Tableware And Kitchenware in Australia

The Australian porcelain tableware and kitchenware market expanded rapidly to $X in 2022, increasing by 5.1% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Porcelain Or China Tableware And Kitchenware

Exports from Australia

In 2022, porcelain tableware and kitchenware exports from Australia shrank rapidly to X tons, falling by -19% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, total exports indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% 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 +66.7% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 106%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, porcelain tableware and kitchenware exports rose modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 75%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

New Zealand (X tons) was the main destination for porcelain tableware and kitchenware exports from Australia, with a 47% share of total exports. Moreover, porcelain tableware and kitchenware exports to New Zealand exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), threefold. The UK (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to New Zealand stood at +5.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+3.6% per year) and the UK (-11.4% per year).

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) remains the key foreign market for porcelain or china tableware and kitchenware exports from Australia, comprising 47% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to New Zealand totaled +4.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (-4.1% per year) and the UK (-9.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average porcelain tableware and kitchenware export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 29% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a mild contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 35%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to the United States ($X per ton) and China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Singapore ($X per ton) and Norfolk Island ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Papua New Guinea (+8.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Porcelain Or China Tableware And Kitchenware

Imports into Australia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of porcelain or china tableware and kitchenware increased by 10% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. In general, imports, however, recorded a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 40%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, porcelain tableware and kitchenware imports expanded slightly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 53% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of porcelain tableware and kitchenware to Australia, accounting for a 80% share of total imports. Moreover, porcelain tableware and kitchenware imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), more than tenfold. Portugal (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at -3.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+29.6% per year) and Portugal (+39.4% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of porcelain or china tableware and kitchenware to Australia, comprising 80% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 3.4% share of total imports. It was followed by Portugal, with a 3.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at +3.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+16.0% per year) and Portugal (+45.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average porcelain tableware and kitchenware import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -6.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Indonesia ($X per ton) and China ($X per ton), while the price for Thailand ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+7.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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