Malaysia: Market for Porcelain Or China Tableware And Kitchenware 2024

Market Size for Porcelain Or China Tableware And Kitchenware in Malaysia

In 2022, the Malaysian porcelain tableware and kitchenware market decreased by -5.4% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, consumption recorded a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Porcelain Or China Tableware And Kitchenware in Malaysia

In value terms, porcelain tableware and kitchenware production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a slight curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Porcelain Or China Tableware And Kitchenware

Exports from Malaysia

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of porcelain or china tableware and kitchenware, when their volume increased by 28% to X tons. In general, exports saw a temperate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 241% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, porcelain tableware and kitchenware exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 185% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Argentina (X tons) was the main destination for porcelain tableware and kitchenware exports from Malaysia, with a 37% share of total exports. Moreover, porcelain tableware and kitchenware exports to Argentina exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Egypt (X tons), threefold. Mexico (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Argentina totaled +21.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Egypt (+13.2% per year) and Mexico (+56.8% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for porcelain or china tableware and kitchenware exports from Malaysia, comprising 29% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Egypt ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Mexico, with a 7.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to China amounted to +27.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Egypt (+30.6% per year) and Mexico (+36.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average porcelain tableware and kitchenware export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 20%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs 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 for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Colombia ($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 Egypt (+15.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Porcelain Or China Tableware And Kitchenware

Imports into Malaysia

After three years of decline, overseas purchases of porcelain or china tableware and kitchenware increased by 5.2% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. 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 surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a deep downturn. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) was the main porcelain tableware and kitchenware supplier to Malaysia, with a 94% share of total imports. It was followed by Thailand (X tons), with a 1.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at -14.1%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of porcelain or china tableware and kitchenware to Malaysia, comprising 79% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Thailand ($X), with a 3.5% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled -12.4%.

Import Prices by Country

The average porcelain tableware and kitchenware import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 30% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, porcelain tableware and kitchenware import price decreased by -17.8% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 47%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Thailand ($X per ton), while the price for China stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+2.0%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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