Global Ceramic Household Article Market 2024

Ceramic Household Article Market Size

In 2021, the global ceramic household article market decreased by -0.9% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the global market remained at a lower figure.

Ceramic Household Article Production

In value terms, ceramic household article production dropped slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 13%. Global production peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Ceramic Household Article Exports

Exports

Global ceramic household article exports skyrocketed to X tons in 2021, increasing by 22% against 2020. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +103.2% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 93%. Over the period under review, the global exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, ceramic household article exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 42%. The global exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

China prevails in exports structure, recording X tons, which was approx. 73% of total exports in 2021. Portugal (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Turkey (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Thailand (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

Exports from China increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, the Netherlands (+11.7%), Portugal (+7.6%) and Turkey (+7.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Netherlands emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +11.7% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Thailand (-1.5%) and Germany (-1.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of China increased by +2.1 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest ceramic household article supplier worldwide, comprising 66% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 4.1% share of global exports. It was followed by Portugal, with a 2.8% share.

In China, ceramic household article exports increased at an average annual rate of +12.7% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Germany (+0.1% per year) and Portugal (+8.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average ceramic household article export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 7.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 99%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+9.1%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ceramic Household Article Imports

Imports

In 2021, supplies from abroad of ceramic household articles and toilet articles increased by 22% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, ceramic household article imports surged to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons) represented the main importer of ceramic household articles and toilet articles, constituting 22% of total imports. Germany (X tons) held a 5.4% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Italy (5%). The UK (X tons), France (X tons), Russia (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Mexico (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Poland (X tons), Spain (X tons), Canada (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to ceramic household article imports into the United States stood at +6.4%. At the same time, Italy (+6.8%), the Netherlands (+6.7%) and Poland (+5.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Italy emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +6.8% from 2012-2021. Belgium, Spain, Mexico, France and Germany experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Russia (-1.9%), South Africa (-2.1%), Canada (-2.4%) and the UK (-2.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the United States (+8.4 p.p.) and Italy (+2.1 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported ceramic household articles and toilet articles worldwide, comprising 18% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 6.9% share of global imports. It was followed by the UK, with a 4.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in the United States stood at +2.7%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Germany (+3.2% per year) and the UK (-1.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average ceramic household article import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 6.9% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+6.2%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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