Bolivia: Market for Porcelain Or China Tableware And Kitchenware 2025

Market Size for Porcelain Or China Tableware And Kitchenware in Bolivia

The Bolivian porcelain tableware and kitchenware market declined rapidly to $X in 2022, reducing by -21.1% 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). In general, consumption saw a slight reduction. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Porcelain Or China Tableware And Kitchenware

Exports from Bolivia

In 2022, exports of porcelain or china tableware and kitchenware from Bolivia fell significantly to X kg, which is down by -48.6% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports continue to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 375% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X kg. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, porcelain tableware and kitchenware exports fell significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 385% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X kg) was the main destination for porcelain tableware and kitchenware exports from Bolivia, accounting for a 38% share of total exports. Moreover, porcelain tableware and kitchenware exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Venezuela (X kg), threefold. Israel (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany stood at +30.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Venezuela (+16.2% per year) and Israel (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for porcelain or china tableware and kitchenware exports from Bolivia, comprising 55% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Switzerland ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Guatemala, with a 9.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to +10.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (+12.7% per year) and Guatemala (-4.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average porcelain tableware and kitchenware export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -2.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 3.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Guatemala (-0.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Porcelain Or China Tableware And Kitchenware

Imports into Bolivia

In 2022, approx. X tons of porcelain or china tableware and kitchenware were imported into Bolivia; reducing by -26.6% against 2021. In general, imports recorded a slight contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, porcelain tableware and kitchenware imports shrank significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 75%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of porcelain tableware and kitchenware to Bolivia, with a 89% share of total imports. Moreover, porcelain tableware and kitchenware imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Brazil (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (-9.8% per year) and Turkey (+37.0% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of porcelain or china tableware and kitchenware to Bolivia, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Brazil ($X), with a 14% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at -1.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (-6.4% per year) and Turkey (+42.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average porcelain tableware and kitchenware import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 9.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 33% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+4.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform