Southern Asia: Market for Porcelain Or China Tableware And Kitchenware 2025

Market Size for Porcelain Or China Tableware And Kitchenware in Southern Asia

The South Asian porcelain tableware and kitchenware market fell to $X in 2022, dropping by -5.5% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Porcelain Or China Tableware And Kitchenware in Southern Asia

In value terms, porcelain tableware and kitchenware production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 10%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Porcelain Or China Tableware And Kitchenware

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2022, porcelain tableware and kitchenware exports in Southern Asia fell to X tons, reducing by -12.6% compared with the previous year's figure. Total exports indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% 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 +20.7% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 38%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, porcelain tableware and kitchenware exports declined to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% 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 +41.2% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 50%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Bangladesh (X tons) was the key exporter of porcelain or china tableware and kitchenware, generating 60% of total exports. India (X tons) held a 25% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Sri Lanka (15%).

Bangladesh was also the fastest-growing in terms of the porcelain or china tableware and kitchenware exports, with a CAGR of +5.5% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, India (+4.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Sri Lanka (-2.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Bangladesh (+11 p.p.) and India (+1.9 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Sri Lanka saw its share reduced by -12.3% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Bangladesh ($X) remains the largest porcelain tableware and kitchenware supplier in Southern Asia, comprising 56% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sri Lanka ($X), with a 23% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Bangladesh amounted to +5.3%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Sri Lanka (+0.5% per year) and India (+9.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 7.6% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 8.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sri Lanka ($X per ton), while India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+4.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Porcelain Or China Tableware And Kitchenware

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2022, the amount of porcelain or china tableware and kitchenware imported in Southern Asia fell dramatically to X tons, declining by -41% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 59% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then dropped notably in the following year.

In value terms, porcelain tableware and kitchenware imports reduced notably to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% 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 +8.0% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

India represented the key importer of porcelain or china tableware and kitchenware in Southern Asia, with the volume of imports recording X tons, which was approx. 63% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Pakistan (X tons), Afghanistan (X tons) and Bangladesh (X tons), together creating a 28% share of total imports. Maldives (X tons), Sri Lanka (X tons) and Nepal (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to porcelain tableware and kitchenware imports into India stood at +3.4%. At the same time, Maldives (+13.5%) and Nepal (+4.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Maldives emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of +13.5% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Pakistan (-1.1%), Bangladesh (-2.4%), Afghanistan (-3.9%) and Sri Lanka (-19.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of India and Maldives increased by +21 and +2.2 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported porcelain or china tableware and kitchenware in Southern Asia, comprising 56% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Pakistan ($X), with a 24% share of total imports. It was followed by Bangladesh, with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in India amounted to +6.6%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Pakistan (+1.6% per year) and Bangladesh (+12.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 29% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.4%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Pakistan ($X per ton), while Sri Lanka ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bangladesh (+15.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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