Eastern Europe: Market for Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses 2025

Market Size for Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses in Eastern Europe

After three years of growth, the East European market for ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses decreased by -11.5% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption, however, recorded prominent growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Production of Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses in Eastern Europe

In value terms, production of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, the amount of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses exported in Eastern Europe contracted to X tons, shrinking by -10.5% on 2021. Total exports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +14.8% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 28%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses fell remarkably to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 32% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then plummeted in the following year.

Exports by Country

Poland represented the key exporting country with an export of around X tons, which reached 67% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Hungary (X tons), making up a 27% share of total exports. The Czech Republic (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Poland was also the fastest-growing in terms of the ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses exports, with a CAGR of +9.2% from 2012 to 2022. Hungary experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. the Czech Republic (-10.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Poland increased by +28 percentage points.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising 66% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Hungary ($X), with a 27% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Poland totaled +4.7%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hungary (-1.6% per year) and the Czech Republic (-2.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -8.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the export price increased by 21% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Poland ($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 Czech Republic (+9.3%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, imports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses in Eastern Europe dropped slightly to X tons, reducing by -4.3% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 47% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then declined modestly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 52%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons) and Russia (X tons) dominates uses structure, together mixing up 77% of total imports. It was distantly followed by the Czech Republic (X tons), Latvia (X tons) and Romania (X tons), together generating a 17% share of total imports. The following importers - Bulgaria (X tons) and Belarus (X tons) - each reached a 3.6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +28.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses in Eastern Europe, comprising 65% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Russia, with a 9.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Poland totaled +42.4%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Czech Republic (+18.1% per year) and Russia (+4.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 20% against the previous year. Overall, the import price enjoyed a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by 21% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Latvia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+15.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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