Spain: Ceramic Household Article Market 2024

Ceramic Household Article Market Size in Spain

In 2021, the Spanish ceramic household article market increased by 36% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Ceramic Household Article Production in Spain

In value terms, ceramic household article production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, production attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Ceramic Household Article Exports

Exports from Spain

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of ceramic household articles and toilet articles increased by 31% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a notable expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 128%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ceramic household article exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 126%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of ceramic household article exports from Spain, with a combined 52% share of total exports. Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, the UK, Morocco, the United States, Poland, Greece, Mexico and Croatia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +27.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Italy ($X) and Portugal ($X) were the largest markets for ceramic household article exported from Spain worldwide, together accounting for 43% of total exports. These countries were followed by Germany, Poland, Belgium, the UK, the United States, the Netherlands, Mexico, Morocco, Greece and Croatia, which together accounted for a further 33%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +41.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2021, the average ceramic household article export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -3.4% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2020, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Morocco ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+11.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ceramic Household Article Imports

Imports into Spain

After three years of decline, purchases abroad of ceramic household articles and toilet articles increased by 35% to X tons in 2021. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ceramic household article imports surged to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic household article to Spain, with a 42% share of total imports. Moreover, ceramic household article imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Portugal (X tons), twofold. Romania (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 9.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled -2.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Portugal (+7.2% per year) and Romania (-0.7% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic household articles and toilet articles to Spain, comprising 31% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Portugal ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 9.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Portugal (+2.1% per year) and Germany (+7.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average ceramic household article import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 4.4% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 12%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 UK ($X per ton), while the price for Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+9.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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