Benelux: Market for Porcelain Or China Tableware And Kitchenware 2025

Market Size for Porcelain Or China Tableware And Kitchenware in Benelux

The Benelux porcelain tableware and kitchenware market shrank to $X in 2022, waning by -12.4% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Production of Porcelain Or China Tableware And Kitchenware in Benelux

In value terms, porcelain tableware and kitchenware production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production enjoyed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 653%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Porcelain Or China Tableware And Kitchenware

Exports in Benelux

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of porcelain or china tableware and kitchenware decreased by -13.8% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 51%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, porcelain tableware and kitchenware exports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a notable expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 51%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands was the main exporter of porcelain or china tableware and kitchenware in Benelux, with the volume of exports reaching X tons, which was approx. 86% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), committing a 14% share of total exports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the porcelain or china tableware and kitchenware exports, with a CAGR of +5.7% from 2012 to 2022. Belgium (-12.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Netherlands (+39 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Belgium saw its share reduced by -39.2% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest porcelain tableware and kitchenware supplier in Benelux, comprising 81% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 19% share of total exports.

In the Netherlands, porcelain tableware and kitchenware exports expanded at an average annual rate of +8.1% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -8.9% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.0%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 30%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+6.3%).

Imports of Porcelain Or China Tableware And Kitchenware

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, the amount of porcelain or china tableware and kitchenware imported in Benelux reduced notably to X tons, with a decrease of -16.9% compared with 2021. In general, imports showed a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, porcelain tableware and kitchenware imports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 35%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) represented the major importer of porcelain or china tableware and kitchenware, committing 63% of total imports. Belgium (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Luxembourg (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 37% share of total imports.

The Netherlands experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of porcelain or china tableware and kitchenware. At the same time, Luxembourg (+6.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Luxembourg emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Benelux, with a CAGR of +6.5% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Belgium (-6.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Netherlands (+12 p.p.) and Luxembourg (+5.2 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Belgium saw its share reduced by -17.4% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported porcelain or china tableware and kitchenware in Benelux, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 24% share of total imports.

In the Netherlands, porcelain tableware and kitchenware imports expanded at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Belgium (-5.1% per year) and Luxembourg (+3.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 5.7% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+2.4%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform