Porcelain Tableware And Kitchenware Market

The global market for porcelain tableware and kitchenware is projected to see an upward consumption trend over the next eight years, with a forecasted increase in market volume to 4.9M tons and market value to $32.8B by 2030. Despite a recent decline in consumption, countries like the United States, China, and India remain key players in both production and consumption of porcelain tableware. Production volumes, imports, and exports are also analyzed, showing China as the largest producer and exporter of porcelain tableware worldwide.

Market Forecast

Driven by rising demand for porcelain tableware and kitchenware worldwide, the market is expected to start an upward consumption trend over the next eight years. The performance of the market is forecast to increase slightly, with an anticipated CAGR of +2.9% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 4.9M tons by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +3.8% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $32.8B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Porcelain Or China Tableware And Kitchenware

For the fifth year in a row, the global market recorded decline in consumption of porcelain or china tableware and kitchenware, which decreased by -2.3% to 3.9M tons in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak volume of 4.4M tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the global consumption remained at a lower figure.

The global porcelain tableware and kitchenware market value declined to $24.2B in 2022, dropping by -5.8% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Global consumption peaked at $25.7B in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2022 were the United States (891K tons), China (875K tons) and India (416K tons), with a combined 56% share of global consumption. Indonesia, Turkey, Japan, Germany and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 14%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +7.5%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($13.9B) led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($2.5B). It was followed by India.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the United States totaled +4.2%. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of market growth: China (+2.8% per year) and India (+5.5% per year).

The countries with the highest levels of porcelain tableware and kitchenware per capita consumption in 2022 were the United States (2,658 kg per 1000 persons), Turkey (1,945 kg per 1000 persons) and Germany (844 kg per 1000 persons).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +6.0%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Production

World Production of Porcelain Or China Tableware And Kitchenware

In 2022, global porcelain tableware and kitchenware production contracted slightly to 4.9M tons, dropping by -2.2% compared with the previous year's figure. The total output volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global production attained the maximum volume at 5.3M tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, porcelain tableware and kitchenware production dropped to $28B in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a tangible 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, production increased by +51.5% against 2013 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 17%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $30.2B, and then shrank in the following year.

Production By Country

China (2.8M tons) remains the largest porcelain tableware and kitchenware producing country worldwide, accounting for 56% of total volume. Moreover, porcelain tableware and kitchenware production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States (790K tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by India (414K tons), with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in China amounted to +1.8%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: the United States (-0.4% per year) and India (+5.0% per year).

Imports

World Imports of Porcelain Or China Tableware And Kitchenware

In 2022, global porcelain tableware and kitchenware imports was estimated at 1.2M tons, approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, recorded a slight curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 15%. Global imports peaked at 1.4M tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, porcelain tableware and kitchenware imports amounted to $4.4B in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 23% against the previous year. Global imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports By Country

The United States (103K tons) and Germany (81K tons) represented roughly 15% of total imports in 2022. France (50K tons), Italy (48K tons), Cambodia (44K tons), the Netherlands (42K tons), the UK (39K tons), Iraq (38K tons), Russia (37K tons), Saudi Arabia (28K tons), Belgium (26K tons), Turkey (26K tons) and Spain (25K tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Cambodia (with a CAGR of +22.2%), while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($390M), Germany ($323M) and Iraq ($229M) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising 21% of global imports.

Iraq, with a CAGR of +32.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices By Country

In 2022, the average porcelain tableware and kitchenware import price amounted to $3,563 per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.9%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $3,569 per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Iraq ($5,979 per ton), while Cambodia ($514 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iraq (+13.3%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Porcelain Or China Tableware And Kitchenware

In 2022, approx. 2.3M tons of porcelain or china tableware and kitchenware were exported worldwide; approximately equating the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 28%. The global exports peaked at 2.3M tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, porcelain tableware and kitchenware exports expanded rapidly to $9.9B in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.9% 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 +42.2% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 49%. The global exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports By Country

China prevails in exports structure, accounting for 1.9M tons, which was approx. 84% of total exports in 2022. The following exporters - Turkey (43K tons) and Germany (38K tons) - each amounted to a 3.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to porcelain tableware and kitchenware exports from China stood at +2.3%. At the same time, Turkey (+8.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Turkey emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +8.4% from 2012-2022. Germany experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($7.7B) remains the largest porcelain tableware and kitchenware supplier worldwide, comprising 78% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($361M), with a 3.6% share of global exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China stood at +12.0%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Germany (-0.7% per year) and Turkey (+11.0% per year).

Export Prices By Country

The average porcelain tableware and kitchenware export price stood at $4,325 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 9.6% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its price 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. Based on 2022 figures, porcelain tableware and kitchenware export price increased by +37.4% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 23% against the previous year. The global export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($9,548 per ton), while Turkey ($3,552 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+9.5%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform