Greece: Market for Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses 2024

Market Size for Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses in Greece

The Greek market for ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses surged to $X in 2022, with an increase of 28% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption enjoyed a resilient increase. Consumption of peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports of Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses

Exports from Greece

Exports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses from Greece fell dramatically to X kg in 2022, reducing by -65.4% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports showed a dramatic descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 53,925% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 24,112% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Cyprus (X kg) was the main destination for exports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses from Greece, accounting for a 65% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses to Cyprus exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bulgaria (X kg), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the UK (X kg), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Cyprus stood at +27.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bulgaria (+26.3% per year) and the UK (-39.3% per year).

In value terms, Cyprus ($X), Bulgaria ($X) and Romania ($X) constituted the largest markets for ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses exported from Greece worldwide, with a combined 92% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Bulgaria, with a CAGR of +39.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses amounted to $X per ton, surging by 287% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a buoyant increase. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bulgaria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 Romania (+208.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses

Imports into Greece

In 2022, approx. X tons of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses were imported into Greece; jumping by 31% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports recorded a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 99% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 63% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses to Greece, accounting for a 51% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), twofold. China (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany amounted to +4.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+29.8% per year) and China (-2.4% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses to Greece, comprising 46% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany amounted to +8.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+31.4% per year) and Italy (+39.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -3.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, enjoyed pronounced growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 48%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+4.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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