Luxembourg: Ceramic Household Article Market 2025

Ceramic Household Article Market Size in Luxembourg

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Luxembourg ceramic household article market, when its value increased by 16% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Ceramic Household Article Exports

Exports from Luxembourg

In 2021, approx. X tons of ceramic household articles and toilet articles were exported from Luxembourg; which is down by -1.8% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports faced a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 1,171%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ceramic household article exports shrank to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 1,171% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) was the main destination for ceramic household article exports from Luxembourg, accounting for a 55% share of total exports. Moreover, ceramic household article exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Portugal (X tons), with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Belgium totaled -17.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-9.1% per year) and Portugal (+161.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for ceramic household article exported from Luxembourg were Portugal ($X), Belgium ($X) and France ($X), with a combined 73% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Portugal, with a CAGR of +245.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The average ceramic household article export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, waning by -10.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, posted a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 45%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 UK (+37.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ceramic Household Article Imports

Imports into Luxembourg

In 2021, imports of ceramic household articles and toilet articles into Luxembourg rose sharply to X tons, surging by 9.7% against the year before. In general, total imports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +11.4% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 46%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, ceramic household article imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a mild increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 20%. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic household article to Luxembourg, accounting for a 74% share of total imports. Moreover, ceramic household article imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), eightfold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United Arab Emirates stood at +27.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (-0.3% per year) and Germany (-16.2% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic household articles and toilet articles to Luxembourg, comprising 51% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the United Arab Emirates amounted to +28.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-10.1% per year) and Belgium (+4.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average ceramic household article import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 9% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a pronounced slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average import price increased by 38% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+8.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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