Europe: Market for Porcelain Or China Tableware And Kitchenware 2024

Market Size for Porcelain Or China Tableware And Kitchenware in Europe

In 2022, the Europe porcelain tableware and kitchenware market increased by 8.4% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Production of Porcelain Or China Tableware And Kitchenware in Europe

In value terms, porcelain tableware and kitchenware production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a slight decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Porcelain Or China Tableware And Kitchenware

Exports in Europe

In 2022, exports of porcelain or china tableware and kitchenware in Europe reduced to X tons, remaining stable against 2021 figures. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, porcelain tableware and kitchenware exports amounted to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Poland (X tons), Romania (X tons), Italy (X tons), Portugal (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), the UK (X tons), France (X tons), Belarus (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Spain (X tons) represented the key exporter of porcelain or china tableware and kitchenware in Europe, making up 90% of total export.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of +5.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest porcelain tableware and kitchenware supplier in Europe, comprising 28% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 9% share.

In Germany, porcelain tableware and kitchenware exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: France (+2.7% per year) and the Netherlands (+8.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 2.3% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the export price increased by 9.4%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+6.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Porcelain Or China Tableware And Kitchenware

Imports in Europe

In 2022, approx. X tons of porcelain or china tableware and kitchenware were imported in Europe; growing by 5.3% compared with 2021 figures. In general, imports, however, saw a mild decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 17%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, porcelain tableware and kitchenware imports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a slight expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons), followed by France (X tons), Italy (X tons), the UK (X tons), Russia (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the key importers of porcelain or china tableware and kitchenware, together generating 72% of total imports. Belgium (X tons), Denmark (X tons), Austria (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Switzerland (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +6.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 37% share of total imports. The UK, the Netherlands, Russia, Poland, Spain, Switzerland, Austria, Denmark, Belgium and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 44%.

Among the main importing countries, Poland, with a CAGR of +10.8%, 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

The import price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 3.4% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 14% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 Switzerland ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+4.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform