Romania: Market for Porcelain Or China Tableware And Kitchenware 2025

Market Size for Porcelain Or China Tableware And Kitchenware in Romania

In 2022, the Romanian porcelain tableware and kitchenware market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate prominent growth. Porcelain tableware and kitchenware consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Porcelain Or China Tableware And Kitchenware in Romania

In value terms, porcelain tableware and kitchenware production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 64% against the previous year. Porcelain tableware and kitchenware production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Porcelain Or China Tableware And Kitchenware

Exports from Romania

In 2022, approx. X tons of porcelain or china tableware and kitchenware were exported from Romania; dropping by -13.3% on 2021 figures. Overall, total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% 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 +80.1% against 2013 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 27%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, porcelain tableware and kitchenware exports fell to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for porcelain tableware and kitchenware exports from Romania, accounting for a 29% share of total exports. Moreover, porcelain tableware and kitchenware exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Poland (X tons), with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at +5.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+4.8% per year) and Poland (+5.1% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for porcelain tableware and kitchenware exported from Romania were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Spain ($X), with a combined 51% share of total exports. Poland, France, Finland, the UK, Belgium, the United States, the United Arab Emirates, Sweden, Greece and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 32%.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +46.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average porcelain tableware and kitchenware export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 6.6% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 8.1% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Porcelain Or China Tableware And Kitchenware

Imports into Romania

In 2022, approx. X tons of porcelain or china tableware and kitchenware were imported into Romania; picking up by 18% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports posted a measured increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 58%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, porcelain tableware and kitchenware imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 57% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main suppliers of porcelain tableware and kitchenware imports to Romania, together accounting for 52% of total imports. Italy, Poland, Germany, Egypt, Bulgaria, Iran, the Netherlands, Slovakia and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 40%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Egypt (with a CAGR of +347.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest porcelain tableware and kitchenware suppliers to Romania were China ($X), Hungary ($X) and Turkey ($X), together accounting for 41% of total imports. Germany, Italy, Poland, the Netherlands, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Egypt, France and Iran lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 48%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Egypt, with a CAGR of +305.0%, 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, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, import price indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% 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 increased by +68.7% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 42% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+8.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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