United Kingdom: Market for Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses 2024

Market Size for Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses in the UK

The UK market for ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses dropped to $X in 2022, waning by -9.9% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +115.0% against 2017 indices. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Production of Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses in the UK

In value terms, production of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a noticeable descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 96%. Production of peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses

Exports from the UK

Exports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses from the UK contracted to X tons in 2022, waning by -3.2% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports recorded a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% 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 2018 when exports increased by 33% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Denmark (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses from the UK, together accounting for 69% of total exports. Italy, France, Equatorial Guinea, Spain, Finland, the Netherlands, Thailand and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 17%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Equatorial Guinea (with a CAGR of +40.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Denmark ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses exported from the UK worldwide, with a combined 62% share of total exports. The Netherlands, Italy, France, Thailand, Spain, Finland, Equatorial Guinea and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 13%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Equatorial Guinea, with a CAGR of +22.8%, 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

In 2022, the average export price for ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 9.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Equatorial Guinea ($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 Thailand (+22.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses

Imports into the UK

In 2022, approx. X tons of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses were imported into the UK; which is down by -36% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 135% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses dropped markedly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a pronounced increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 172% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), the United States (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses to the UK, with a combined 55% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +137.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses suppliers to the UK were Poland ($X), the United States ($X) and Hungary ($X), together comprising 52% of total imports.

Poland, with a CAGR of +160.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -2.8% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by 19% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+10.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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