Italy: Market for Porcelain Or China Tableware And Kitchenware 2025

Market Size for Porcelain Or China Tableware And Kitchenware in Italy

In 2022, the Italian porcelain tableware and kitchenware market increased by 47% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Porcelain Or China Tableware And Kitchenware in Italy

In value terms, porcelain tableware and kitchenware production fell remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Porcelain Or China Tableware And Kitchenware

Exports from Italy

In 2022, exports of porcelain or china tableware and kitchenware from Italy soared to X tons, increasing by 16% on the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 23%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, porcelain tableware and kitchenware exports expanded notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +65.9% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 51%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of porcelain tableware and kitchenware exports from Italy, with a combined 35% share of total exports. Austria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Belgium, Slovenia, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Switzerland and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 39%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +14.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Germany ($X) and Switzerland ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for porcelain tableware and kitchenware exported from Italy worldwide, together accounting for 28% of total exports. The United States, Spain, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Belgium, Austria, the Netherlands, Slovenia, Poland and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 36%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Belgium, with a CAGR of +16.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average porcelain tableware and kitchenware export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -4.9% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 22% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($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 the United States (+9.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Porcelain Or China Tableware And Kitchenware

Imports into Italy

In 2022, purchases abroad of porcelain or china tableware and kitchenware increased by 40% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, porcelain tableware and kitchenware imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a moderate increase 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 +84.7% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest porcelain tableware and kitchenware supplier to Italy, accounting for a 47% share of total imports. Moreover, porcelain tableware and kitchenware imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), fivefold. Romania (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to -4.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+2.9% per year) and Romania (+12.3% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of porcelain or china tableware and kitchenware to Italy, comprising 34% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with an 8.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-1.4% per year) and Poland (+8.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average porcelain tableware and kitchenware import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 5.5% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.9%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bangladesh (+6.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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