France: Ceramic Household Article Market 2024

Ceramic Household Article Market Size in France

The French ceramic household article market rose sharply to $X in 2021, picking up by 8.2% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Ceramic Household Article Production in France

In value terms, ceramic household article production declined markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Ceramic Household Article Exports

Exports from France

In 2021, overseas shipments of ceramic household articles and toilet articles were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, saw a pronounced descent. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a 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 +1.3% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of ceramic household article exports from France, with a combined 35% share of total exports. The Netherlands, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, the UK, Poland, Portugal, Denmark, Canada and Algeria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 44%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +14.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for ceramic household article exported from France were the United States ($X), Germany ($X) and Switzerland ($X), with a combined 29% share of total exports. Italy, the UK, Spain, Belgium, the Netherlands, Poland, Canada, Denmark, Portugal and Algeria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +25.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average ceramic household article export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 4.9% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.2%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 17%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Algeria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+8.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ceramic Household Article Imports

Imports into France

In 2021, overseas purchases of ceramic household articles and toilet articles increased by 1.9% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 12%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ceramic household article imports expanded significantly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest ceramic household article supplier to France, with a 41% share of total imports. Moreover, ceramic household article imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Portugal (X tons), twofold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at -4.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Portugal (+2.2% per year) and the Netherlands (+40.8% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic household articles and toilet articles to France, comprising 32% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 9.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at -4.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+34.1% per year) and Belgium (+19.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average ceramic household article import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 13% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+8.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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