Israel: Common Pottery Market 2024

Common Pottery Market Size in Israel

In 2022, the Israeli common pottery market increased by 13% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after six years of decline. In general, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Common pottery consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Common Pottery Exports

Exports from Israel

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of common pottery, when their volume decreased by -57.5% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 708%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, common pottery exports contracted notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, posted a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 795% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for common pottery exports from Israel, with a 49% share of total exports. Moreover, common pottery exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kenya (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the UK (X tons), with a 5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States stood at +14.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kenya (+13.5% per year) and the UK (+44.2% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for common pottery exports from Israel, comprising 49% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kenya ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a 5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States amounted to +15.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kenya (+14.9% per year) and the UK (+46.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average common pottery export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -12.2% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 36% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to the United States ($X per ton) and the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+1.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Common Pottery Imports

Imports into Israel

In 2022, supplies from abroad of common pottery increased by 5.1% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after six years of decline. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 57% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, common pottery imports totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +70.8% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 66% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of common pottery to Israel, accounting for a 66% share of total imports. Moreover, common pottery imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Portugal (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the UK (X tons), with a 5.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at -6.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Portugal (+28.2% per year) and the UK (+4.3% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of common pottery to Israel, comprising 66% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Portugal ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with a 5.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled +3.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Portugal (+27.7% per year) and the UK (+4.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average common pottery import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 32% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Romania ($X per ton) and Portugal ($X per ton), while the price for Cyprus ($X per ton) and Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+10.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :