U.S.: Market for Porcelain Or China Tableware And Kitchenware 2024

Market Size for Porcelain Or China Tableware And Kitchenware in the U.S.

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the U.S. porcelain tableware and kitchenware market, when its value decreased by -6.2% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a moderate increase. Porcelain tableware and kitchenware consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Production of Porcelain Or China Tableware And Kitchenware in the U.S.

In value terms, porcelain tableware and kitchenware production reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, production posted resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 57%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Exports of Porcelain Or China Tableware And Kitchenware

Exports from the U.S.

After seven years of decline, shipments abroad of porcelain or china tableware and kitchenware increased by 31% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep slump. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, porcelain tableware and kitchenware exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons) was the main destination for porcelain tableware and kitchenware exports from the United States, with a 35% share of total exports. Moreover, porcelain tableware and kitchenware exports to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Japan (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Mexico (X tons), with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Canada totaled -17.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (+6.1% per year) and Mexico (-12.1% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the key foreign market for porcelain or china tableware and kitchenware exports from the United States, comprising 59% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mexico ($X), with a 4% share of total exports. It was followed by Japan, with a 3.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Canada was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (-3.1% per year) and Japan (+8.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average porcelain tableware and kitchenware export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -8.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 176%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Chile ($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 Canada (+21.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Porcelain Or China Tableware And Kitchenware

Imports into the U.S.

In 2022, overseas purchases of porcelain or china tableware and kitchenware increased by 19% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, porcelain tableware and kitchenware imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest porcelain tableware and kitchenware supplier to the United States, accounting for a 76% share of total imports. Moreover, porcelain tableware and kitchenware imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Indonesia (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Thailand (X tons), with a 3.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +5.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Indonesia (-4.3% per year) and Thailand (-3.1% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of porcelain or china tableware and kitchenware to the United States, comprising 56% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Indonesia ($X), with an 8% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Indonesia (-5.0% per year) and France (+2.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average porcelain tableware and kitchenware import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 9.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average import price increased by 15%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+17.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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