Europe: Ceramic Household Article Market 2024

Ceramic Household Article Market Size in Europe

In 2023, the Europe ceramic household article market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2022, and then reduced in the following year.

Ceramic Household Article Production in Europe

In value terms, ceramic household article production reduced to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

Ceramic Household Article Exports

Exports in Europe

In 2023, exports of ceramic household articles and toilet articles in Europe declined to X tons, which is down by X% on the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ceramic household article exports totaled $X in 2023. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Portugal (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) represented the largest exporters of ceramic household articles and toilet articles in Europe, together accounting for near X% of total exports. Germany (X tons) held an X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Italy (X%), Romania (X%), Poland (X%), Spain (X%), Belgium (X%) and the UK (X%).

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Portugal ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total exports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ceramic Household Article Imports

Imports in Europe

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of ceramic household articles and toilet articles decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2022, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, ceramic household article imports shrank to $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2022, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons), France (X tons), the UK (X tons), Russia (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Spain (X tons), comprising a X% share of total imports. Poland (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Austria (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest ceramic household article importing markets in Europe were Germany ($X), France ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. The UK, the Netherlands, Russia, Spain, Poland, Belgium, Austria, Sweden and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Poland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform