Saudi Arabia: Market for Porcelain Or China Tableware And Kitchenware 2024

Market Size for Porcelain Or China Tableware And Kitchenware in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi porcelain tableware and kitchenware market reduced notably to less than $X in 2022, shrinking by 99.9% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a noticeable increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Porcelain Or China Tableware And Kitchenware in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, porcelain tableware and kitchenware production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Porcelain tableware and kitchenware production peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Porcelain Or China Tableware And Kitchenware

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2022, approx. X tons of porcelain or china tableware and kitchenware were exported from Saudi Arabia; declining by -29.7% on 2021 figures. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 702%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

In value terms, porcelain tableware and kitchenware exports fell markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, posted a measured increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 775% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), Bahrain (X tons) and Singapore (X tons) were the main destinations of porcelain tableware and kitchenware exports from Saudi Arabia, with a combined 30% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +18,078.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for porcelain tableware and kitchenware exported from Saudi Arabia were Spain ($X), Switzerland ($X) and Singapore ($X), with a combined 48% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Spain, with a CAGR of +19,788.3%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 porcelain tableware and kitchenware export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -20.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a noticeable downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 49% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average 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 Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bahrain ($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 Qatar (+36.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Porcelain Or China Tableware And Kitchenware

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2021, purchases abroad of porcelain or china tableware and kitchenware decreased by -8.8% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, imports continue to indicate a slight curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, porcelain tableware and kitchenware imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) was the main supplier of porcelain tableware and kitchenware to Saudi Arabia, with a 95% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), with a 1.5% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at -1.1%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of porcelain or china tableware and kitchenware to Saudi Arabia, comprising 90% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 3.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at +4.6%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average porcelain tableware and kitchenware import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 17% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.8%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 20%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for China amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+5.8%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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