Ireland: Ceramic Household Article Market 2025

Ceramic Household Article Market Size in Ireland

The Irish ceramic household article market stood at $X in 2021, rising by 4.1% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a mild contraction. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Ceramic Household Article Production in Ireland

In value terms, ceramic household article production fell markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a sharp shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 0.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Ceramic Household Article Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2021, approx. X tons of ceramic household articles and toilet articles were exported from Ireland; rising by 27% compared with the previous year. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 233%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ceramic household article exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% 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 +39.2% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 65% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for ceramic household article exports from Ireland, accounting for a 83% share of total exports. Moreover, ceramic household article exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK amounted to +1.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (-4.4% per year) and Spain (-6.3% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for ceramic household articles and toilet articles exports from Ireland, comprising 55% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 19% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK amounted to +2.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+6.4% per year) and Spain (-6.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average ceramic household article export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 7% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate noticeable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 77% against the previous year. The export price peaked 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 United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 the United States (+11.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Ceramic Household Article Imports

Imports into Ireland

Ceramic household article imports into Ireland was estimated at X tons in 2021, stabilizing at the year before. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 15% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ceramic household article imports rose markedly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 20%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic household article to Ireland, accounting for a 63% share of total imports. Moreover, ceramic household article imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Netherlands (X tons), with an 8.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +3.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (-13.7% per year) and the Netherlands (+37.6% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic household articles and toilet articles to Ireland, comprising 54% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at +7.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (-11.7% per year) and the Netherlands (+30.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average ceramic household article import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 8.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 17% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Indonesia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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