Israel: Porcelain Technical Ware Market 2025

Porcelain Technical Ware Market Size in Israel

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Israeli porcelain technical ware market, when its value increased by 30% to $X. In general, the total consumption indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Porcelain technical ware consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Porcelain Technical Ware Production in Israel

In value terms, porcelain technical ware production rose significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a perceptible slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 91%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Porcelain Technical Ware Exports

Exports from Israel

In 2022, shipments abroad of porcelain ceramic wares for laboratory, technical, and chemical use decreased by -76.2% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. Overall, exports showed a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 322%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, porcelain technical ware exports shrank modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 294%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for porcelain technical ware exports from Israel, accounting for a 77% share of total exports. Moreover, porcelain technical ware exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Netherlands (X tons), with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States amounted to -8.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+23.0% per year) and the Netherlands (+37.0% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for porcelain ceramic wares for laboratory, technical, and chemical use exports from Israel, comprising 61% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States amounted to +2.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+59.8% per year) and Germany (-3.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average porcelain technical ware export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 311% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed a strong expansion. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 Germany (+35.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Porcelain Technical Ware Imports

Imports into Israel

In 2022, supplies from abroad of porcelain ceramic wares for laboratory, technical, and chemical use increased by 76% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 131%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, porcelain technical ware imports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 104%. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest porcelain technical ware supplier to Israel, accounting for a 79% share of total imports. Moreover, porcelain technical ware imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), fivefold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 1.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to +61.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+4.5% per year) and Germany (+14.1% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of porcelain ceramic wares for laboratory, technical, and chemical use to Israel, comprising 58% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Japan ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States totaled +10.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Japan (+12.9% per year) and China (+45.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average porcelain technical ware import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -42.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by 31% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Italy ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+54.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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