Egypt: Market for Porcelain Or China Tableware And Kitchenware 2025

Market Size for Porcelain Or China Tableware And Kitchenware in Egypt

In 2022, the Egyptian porcelain tableware and kitchenware market decreased by -6.5% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Production of Porcelain Or China Tableware And Kitchenware in Egypt

In value terms, porcelain tableware and kitchenware production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate tangible growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports of Porcelain Or China Tableware And Kitchenware

Exports from Egypt

In 2022, shipments abroad of porcelain or china tableware and kitchenware was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, exports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 69% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, porcelain tableware and kitchenware exports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of porcelain tableware and kitchenware exports from Egypt, with a combined 68% share of total exports. Spain, Italy, Romania, Morocco, Canada, the United Arab Emirates and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Canada (with a CAGR of +19.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), Belgium ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for porcelain tableware and kitchenware exported from Egypt worldwide, together accounting for 64% of total exports. Spain, Italy, Canada, Romania, Morocco, the United Arab Emirates and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Canada, with a CAGR of +38.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average porcelain tableware and kitchenware export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -1.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 32%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 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 Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Romania ($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 Canada (+15.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Porcelain Or China Tableware And Kitchenware

Imports into Egypt

In 2022, the amount of porcelain or china tableware and kitchenware imported into Egypt fell markedly to X tons, declining by -27.7% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 99% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, porcelain tableware and kitchenware imports fell remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a perceptible expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 94%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of porcelain tableware and kitchenware to Egypt, accounting for a 54% share of total imports. Moreover, porcelain tableware and kitchenware imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Bangladesh (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Malaysia (X tons), with an 8.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled +8.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bangladesh (-1.0% per year) and Malaysia (+12.2% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of porcelain or china tableware and kitchenware to Egypt, comprising 54% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bangladesh ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Malaysia, with an 8.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at +20.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bangladesh (+4.3% per year) and Malaysia (+15.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average porcelain tableware and kitchenware import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -4.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, enjoyed strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 87% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Poland ($X per ton) and Malaysia ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) and Turkey ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+14.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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