Portugal: Market for Porcelain Or China Tableware And Kitchenware 2024

Market Size for Porcelain Or China Tableware And Kitchenware in Portugal

After two years of decline, the Portuguese porcelain tableware and kitchenware market increased by 1.9% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Porcelain Or China Tableware And Kitchenware in Portugal

In value terms, porcelain tableware and kitchenware production contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Porcelain Or China Tableware And Kitchenware

Exports from Portugal

In 2022, the amount of porcelain or china tableware and kitchenware exported from Portugal reduced slightly to X tons, shrinking by -3.7% compared with the year before. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate mild growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 42%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, porcelain tableware and kitchenware exports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% 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 +39.6% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) was the main destination for porcelain tableware and kitchenware exports from Portugal, accounting for a 35% share of total exports. Moreover, porcelain tableware and kitchenware exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by France (X tons), with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Spain was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+6.5% per year) and France (-2.0% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the key foreign market for porcelain or china tableware and kitchenware exports from Portugal, comprising 26% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Spain was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+8.4% per year) and Italy (+8.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average porcelain tableware and kitchenware export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 8.6% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Brazil ($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 Switzerland (+7.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Porcelain Or China Tableware And Kitchenware

Imports into Portugal

In 2022, overseas purchases of porcelain or china tableware and kitchenware increased by 4.1% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 16%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, porcelain tableware and kitchenware imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% 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 +37.1% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 28%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest porcelain tableware and kitchenware supplier to Portugal, accounting for a 45% share of total imports. Moreover, porcelain tableware and kitchenware imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), threefold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at +3.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (-8.4% per year) and the Netherlands (-7.4% per year).

In value terms, China ($X), Spain ($X) and France ($X) constituted the largest porcelain tableware and kitchenware suppliers to Portugal, together comprising 74% of total imports. The Netherlands, Italy and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 22%.

Among the main suppliers, Italy, with a CAGR of +13.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 porcelain tableware and kitchenware import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 3.1% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+7.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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