Croatia: Market for Porcelain Or China Tableware And Kitchenware 2024

Market Size for Porcelain Or China Tableware And Kitchenware in Croatia

In 2022, the Croatian porcelain tableware and kitchenware market increased by 15% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +37.3% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Production of Porcelain Or China Tableware And Kitchenware in Croatia

In value terms, porcelain tableware and kitchenware production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a pronounced setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 20% against the previous year. Porcelain tableware and kitchenware production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Porcelain Or China Tableware And Kitchenware

Exports from Croatia

In 2022, the amount of porcelain or china tableware and kitchenware exported from Croatia fell to X tons, which is down by -7.5% on the previous year. In general, exports recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 24%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, porcelain tableware and kitchenware exports amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Serbia (X tons) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons) were the main destinations of porcelain tableware and kitchenware exports from Croatia, together comprising 46% of total exports. Austria, Slovenia, Germany, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, the UK, Slovakia, Cyprus and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 46%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Bulgaria (with a CAGR of +179.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Austria ($X) and Slovenia ($X) constituted the largest markets for porcelain tableware and kitchenware exported from Croatia worldwide, with a combined 45% share of total exports. Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Germany, Bulgaria, the UK, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Cyprus and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 45%.

Bulgaria, with a CAGR of +154.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average porcelain tableware and kitchenware export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 9.4% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.0%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 14% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Serbia ($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 Italy (+5.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Porcelain Or China Tableware And Kitchenware

Imports into Croatia

In 2022, purchases abroad of porcelain or china tableware and kitchenware increased by 21% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, total imports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +37.8% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 51%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, porcelain tableware and kitchenware imports expanded notably to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +49.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 63%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), China (X tons) and Slovenia (X tons) were the main suppliers of porcelain tableware and kitchenware imports to Croatia, with a combined 54% share of total imports. Spain, Germany, Turkey, Hungary and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Hungary (with a CAGR of +75.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and China ($X) were the largest porcelain tableware and kitchenware suppliers to Croatia, with a combined 56% share of total imports. Slovenia, Spain, Turkey, Hungary and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

Hungary, with a CAGR of +58.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average porcelain tableware and kitchenware import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -6.8% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, porcelain tableware and kitchenware import price increased by +56.0% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 27% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Romania ($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 (+3.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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