Portugal: Common Pottery Market 2024

Common Pottery Market Size in Portugal

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Portuguese common pottery market, when its value increased by 45% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Common pottery consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Common Pottery Production in Portugal

In value terms, common pottery production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, production reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Common Pottery Exports

Exports from Portugal

In 2022, shipments abroad of common pottery decreased by -3.3% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% 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 +102.6% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, common pottery exports amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 30%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of common pottery exports from Portugal, together accounting for 49% of total exports. The Netherlands, Spain, the UK, Italy, Sweden, Belgium, Brazil, Canada and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 43%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Brazil (with a CAGR of +44.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X) constituted the largest markets for common pottery exported from Portugal worldwide, together accounting for 50% of total exports. The Netherlands, the UK, Spain, Sweden, Italy, Belgium, Canada, Brazil and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 39%.

Among the main countries of destination, Brazil, with a CAGR of +39.7%, 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

The average common pottery export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 8.7% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 16%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 (+3.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Common Pottery Imports

Imports into Portugal

Common pottery imports into Portugal soared to X tons in 2022, increasing by 41% on 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% 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 +103.9% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, common pottery imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% 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 +78.8% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), China (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of common pottery imports to Portugal, with a combined 79% share of total imports. Germany, France, Belgium and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 18%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +7.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), China ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest common pottery suppliers to Portugal, with a combined 72% share of total imports. France, the Netherlands, Belgium and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 23%.

Among the main suppliers, Belgium, with a CAGR of +13.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average common pottery import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 3.2% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 25% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+5.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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