Sweden: Market for Porcelain Or China Tableware And Kitchenware 2025

Market Size for Porcelain Or China Tableware And Kitchenware in Sweden

After three years of growth, the Swedish porcelain tableware and kitchenware market decreased by -6% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

Production of Porcelain Or China Tableware And Kitchenware in Sweden

In value terms, porcelain tableware and kitchenware production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 905%. Porcelain tableware and kitchenware production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Porcelain Or China Tableware And Kitchenware

Exports from Sweden

In 2022, overseas shipments of porcelain or china tableware and kitchenware decreased by -14.6% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, porcelain tableware and kitchenware exports reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a slight decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Norway (X tons) was the main destination for porcelain tableware and kitchenware exports from Sweden, with a 41% share of total exports. Moreover, porcelain tableware and kitchenware exports to Norway exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Denmark (X tons), twofold. Finland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Norway stood at -4.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Denmark (-4.2% per year) and Finland (-12.0% per year).

In value terms, Norway ($X) remains the key foreign market for porcelain or china tableware and kitchenware exports from Sweden, comprising 43% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Denmark ($X), with a 9.9% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Norway totaled -3.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Denmark (-3.8% per year) and Germany (+7.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average porcelain tableware and kitchenware export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -16% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 38%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Gambia ($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 UK (+10.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Porcelain Or China Tableware And Kitchenware

Imports into Sweden

In 2022, supplies from abroad of porcelain or china tableware and kitchenware increased by 1.4% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, porcelain tableware and kitchenware imports declined dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a perceptible increase 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 +19.9% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 42% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons), China (X tons) and Finland (X tons) were the main suppliers of porcelain tableware and kitchenware imports to Sweden, with a combined 61% share of total imports. Germany, Denmark, Romania, Bangladesh, Poland and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 28%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Bangladesh (with a CAGR of +12.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Denmark ($X) constituted the largest supplier of porcelain or china tableware and kitchenware to Sweden, comprising 38% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Denmark stood at +20.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-0.6% per year) and China (-3.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average porcelain tableware and kitchenware import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -16.7% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% 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 +21.3% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 25%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while the price for Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (+20.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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