Eastern Europe: Ceramic Household Article Market 2025

Ceramic Household Article Market Size in Eastern Europe

The East European ceramic household article market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after three years of decline. Overall, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Ceramic Household Article Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, ceramic household article production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a pronounced slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Ceramic Household Article Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of ceramic household articles and toilet articles increased by 7.6% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 11% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ceramic household article exports soared to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Romania (X tons) and Poland (X tons) represented roughly 64% of total exports in 2021. The Czech Republic (X tons) held an 11% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Belarus (9.6%). Slovakia (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Belarus (with a CAGR of +12.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest ceramic household article supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising 43% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 21% share of total exports. It was followed by Romania, with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Poland amounted to +10.7%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Czech Republic (+1.1% per year) and Romania (+2.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 12% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.6%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+6.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ceramic Household Article Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

After two years of decline, supplies from abroad of ceramic household articles and toilet articles increased by 27% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ceramic household article imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 48%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Russia (X tons) was the largest importer of ceramic household articles and toilet articles, generating 44% of total imports. Poland (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by the Czech Republic (X tons), Romania (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Hungary (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 46% share of total imports. Belarus (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Belarus (with a CAGR of +15.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest ceramic household article importing markets in Eastern Europe were Russia ($X), Poland ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), with a combined 74% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Poland, with a CAGR of +12.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, 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 Europe amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.9%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+7.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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