Latin America and the Caribbean: Porcelain Technical Ware Market 2025

Porcelain Technical Ware Market Size in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, the Latin American porcelain technical ware market increased by 8.1% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The total consumption indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +8.4% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Porcelain Technical Ware Production in Latin America and the Caribbean

In value terms, porcelain technical ware production expanded notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Porcelain Technical Ware Exports

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, the amount of porcelain ceramic wares for laboratory, technical, and chemical use exported in Latin America and the Caribbean rose remarkably to X tons, with an increase of 12% on 2021 figures. Overall, exports showed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 127% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, porcelain technical ware exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a slight decrease. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Mexico (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) prevails in exports structure, together mixing up 74% of total exports. Panama (X tons) held a 6.6% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Costa Rica (6.4%) and Trinidad and Tobago (6.3%). The following exporters - Chile (X tons) and Venezuela (X tons) - each amounted to a 4.6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Costa Rica (with a CAGR of +39.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mexico ($X) emerged as the largest porcelain technical ware supplier in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising 60% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Panama ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Brazil, with a 5.4% share.

In Mexico, porcelain technical ware exports plunged by an average annual rate of -5.3% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Panama (+10.0% per year) and Brazil (+4.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 55% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 84%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Panama ($X per ton), while Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Venezuela (+9.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Porcelain Technical Ware Imports

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, supplies from abroad of porcelain ceramic wares for laboratory, technical, and chemical use increased by 27% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports enjoyed measured growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 41%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, porcelain technical ware imports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 26%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Mexico represented the main importer of porcelain ceramic wares for laboratory, technical, and chemical use in Latin America and the Caribbean, with the volume of imports recording X tons, which was approx. 60% of total imports in 2022. Chile (X tons) took an 11% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Brazil (10%), Venezuela (7.7%) and El Salvador (5.7%).

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to porcelain technical ware imports into Mexico stood at +2.7%. At the same time, El Salvador (+50.3%), Venezuela (+27.7%) and Chile (+21.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, El Salvador emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a CAGR of +50.3% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Brazil (-4.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Chile (+8.6 p.p.), Venezuela (+6.8 p.p.) and El Salvador (+5.5 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Brazil saw its share reduced by -10.1% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Mexico ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported porcelain ceramic wares for laboratory, technical, and chemical use in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising 52% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Venezuela ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by El Salvador, with an 11% share.

In Mexico, porcelain technical ware imports declined by an average annual rate of -17.4% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Venezuela (+20.8% per year) and El Salvador (+48.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -11.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 29% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was El Salvador ($X per ton), while Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+1.6%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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