Eastern Asia: Ceramic Household Article Market 2025

Ceramic Household Article Market Size in Eastern Asia

The East Asian ceramic household article market shrank significantly to $X in 2021, reducing by -16.6% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a mild curtailment. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Ceramic Household Article Production in Eastern Asia

In value terms, ceramic household article production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Ceramic Household Article Exports

Exports in Eastern Asia

In 2021, exports of ceramic household articles and toilet articles in Eastern Asia skyrocketed to X tons, growing by 22% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports showed a perceptible increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 189%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, ceramic household article exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports enjoyed strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 78%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from China (X tons), together accounting for 99% of total export.

China was also the fastest-growing in terms of the ceramic household articles and toilet articles exports, with a CAGR of +3.4% from 2012 to 2021. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) also remains the largest ceramic household article supplier in Eastern Asia.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China stood at +12.7%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the export price increased by 192% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for China.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to +9.1% per year.

Ceramic Household Article Imports

Imports in Eastern Asia

In 2021, overseas purchases of ceramic household articles and toilet articles were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, showed a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 8.6%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ceramic household article imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw modest growth. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, South Korea (X tons) and Japan (X tons) represented the main importers of ceramic household articles and toilet articles in Eastern Asia, together reaching near 66% of total imports. Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) held a 12% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by China (10%) and Hong Kong SAR (8.4%). Democratic People's Republic of Korea (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Democratic People's Republic of Korea (with a CAGR of +21.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest ceramic household article importing markets in Eastern Asia were South Korea ($X), Japan ($X) and China ($X), with a combined 82% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Hong Kong SAR, Taiwan (Chinese) and Democratic People's Republic of Korea, which together accounted for a further 17%.

Democratic People's Republic of Korea, with a CAGR of +22.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, surging by 16% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.1%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while Democratic People's Republic of Korea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hong Kong SAR (+6.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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