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Saudi Arabia: Porcelain Technical Ware Market 2025

Porcelain Technical Ware Market Size in Saudi Arabia

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in the Saudi porcelain technical ware market, when its value decreased by -26.8% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, posted a remarkable increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Porcelain Technical Ware Production in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, porcelain technical ware production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production enjoyed a temperate increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Porcelain Technical Ware Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2022, the amount of porcelain ceramic wares for laboratory, technical, and chemical use exported from Saudi Arabia dropped to X tons, reducing by -9% against the previous year. Overall, exports, however, posted significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 150% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, porcelain technical ware exports reduced remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 117%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Bahrain (X tons) was the main destination for porcelain technical ware exports from Saudi Arabia, with a approx. 99% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Bahrain stood at +83.5%.

In value terms, Bahrain ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for porcelain ceramic wares for laboratory, technical, and chemical use exports from Saudi Arabia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Bahrain totaled +35.4%.

Export Prices by Country

The average porcelain technical ware export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -19.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 100%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Bahrain.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Turkey amounted to +94.7% per year.

Porcelain Technical Ware Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2022, approx. X tons of porcelain ceramic wares for laboratory, technical, and chemical use were imported into Saudi Arabia; with a decrease of -47.4% compared with 2021. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed noticeable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 50% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, porcelain technical ware imports shrank markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 57%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of porcelain technical ware to Saudi Arabia, with a 87% share of total imports. Moreover, porcelain technical ware imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Bahrain (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled +9.6%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of porcelain ceramic wares for laboratory, technical, and chemical use to Saudi Arabia, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bahrain ($X), with a 4.5% share of total imports.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at +23.2%.

Import Prices by Country

The average porcelain technical ware import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -4.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 4.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Bahrain totaled $X per ton.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bahrain (+13.2%).

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for porcelain ceramic wares for laboratory, technical, and chemical use in the world?

Aruba remains the largest porcelain technical ware consuming country worldwide, accounting for 56% of total volume. Moreover, porcelain technical ware consumption in Aruba exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, China, fourfold. The United States ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 7.7% share.

What are the largest producers of porcelain ceramic wares for laboratory, technical, and chemical use in the world?

The country with the largest volume of porcelain technical ware production was China, comprising approx. 36% of total volume. Moreover, porcelain technical ware production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States, threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Indonesia, with a 9.3% share.

What are the leading suppliers of porcelain ceramic wares for laboratory, technical, and chemical use to Saudi Arabia?

In value terms, Kuwait constituted the largest supplier of porcelain technical ware to Saudi Arabia, comprising 56% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by China, with a 15% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of porcelain ceramic wares for laboratory, technical, and chemical use from Saudi Arabia?

In value terms, the largest markets for porcelain technical ware exported from Saudi Arabia were Turkey and Germany.

What is the average export price for porcelain ceramic wares for laboratory, technical, and chemical use in Saudi Arabia?

The average porcelain technical ware export price stood at $2,511 per ton in 2021, dropping by -3.6% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for porcelain ceramic wares for laboratory, technical, and chemical use in Saudi Arabia?

The average porcelain technical ware import price stood at $1,250 per ton in 2014, with a decrease of -21.1% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the porcelain technical ware market in Saudi Arabia. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 23441100 - Ceramic wares for laboratory, chemical, technical use, of porcelain or china

Country coverage:

Saudi Arabia

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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Saudi Arabia
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
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Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
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3. TRADE BALANCE
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Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
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5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024