Germany: Market for Porcelain Or China Tableware And Kitchenware 2025

Market Size for Porcelain Or China Tableware And Kitchenware in Germany

In 2022, the German porcelain tableware and kitchenware market increased by 7.3% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Porcelain tableware and kitchenware consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Porcelain Or China Tableware And Kitchenware in Germany

In value terms, porcelain tableware and kitchenware production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a noticeable setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 20%. Porcelain tableware and kitchenware production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Porcelain Or China Tableware And Kitchenware

Exports from Germany

In 2022, porcelain tableware and kitchenware exports from Germany expanded markedly to X tons, increasing by 5.3% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 21%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, porcelain tableware and kitchenware exports expanded slightly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of porcelain tableware and kitchenware exports from Germany, with a combined 33% share of total exports. Italy, France, the Netherlands, Switzerland, the United States, Slovakia, the UK, Spain, Sweden and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 45%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for South Korea (with a CAGR of +17.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for porcelain tableware and kitchenware exported from Germany were Austria ($X), Italy ($X) and the United States ($X), together accounting for 27% of total exports. Switzerland, Poland, France, the Czech Republic, South Korea, the Netherlands, Spain, the UK, Sweden and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 45%.

South Korea, with a CAGR of +21.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the average porcelain tableware and kitchenware export price amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 7.1% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($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 Poland (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Porcelain Or China Tableware And Kitchenware

Imports into Germany

Porcelain tableware and kitchenware imports into Germany stood at X tons in 2022, surging by 13% compared with 2021 figures. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, porcelain tableware and kitchenware imports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw slight growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of porcelain tableware and kitchenware to Germany, with a 53% share of total imports. Moreover, porcelain tableware and kitchenware imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Czech Republic (X tons), with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled -4.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+1.6% per year) and the Czech Republic (+0.9% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of porcelain or china tableware and kitchenware to Germany, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 9.3% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (+0.8% per year) and Poland (+9.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average porcelain tableware and kitchenware import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 15%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, leveling off in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the price for Romania ($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 (+6.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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