Ceramic Household Article Market

The global ceramic household article market is forecasted to exhibit slight growth in both volume and value terms from 2022 to 2030. Consumption, market revenue, production, imports, and exports are all analyzed in detail. The market volume is expected to reach 5.3M tons by 2030 with a CAGR of +0.1%, while market value is projected to hit $20.4B by 2030 with a CAGR of +1.7%. China, the United States, and Japan are the top consumers and producers, with China dominating global exports. Average import and export prices show a steady increase over the decade, with different countries displaying varying growth rates. Overall, the global ceramic household article market is expected to continue on a growth trajectory in the coming years.

Market Forecast

Driven by rising demand for ceramic household article worldwide, the market is expected to start an upward consumption trend over the next eight-year period. The performance of the market is forecast to increase slightly, with an anticipated CAGR of +0.1% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 5.3M tons by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +1.7% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $20.4B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Ceramic Household Articles And Toilet Articles

In 2022, global ceramic household article consumption declined modestly to 5.2M tons, standing approx. at the year before. In general, consumption showed a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 6.6% against the previous year. Global consumption peaked at 5.9M tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

The global ceramic household article market revenue declined to $17.7B in 2022, approximately reflecting 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). Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Global consumption peaked at $19.4B in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2022 were China (1.2M tons), the United States (768K tons) and Japan (252K tons), together comprising 42% of global consumption. Indonesia, Italy, Germany, Mexico, Brazil, Bangladesh, the UK, France, Malaysia and Iran lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Malaysia (with a CAGR of +8.6%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($3.7B), the United States ($2.4B) and Japan ($1.9B) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2022, with a combined 45% share of the global market. Indonesia, Bangladesh, Germany, Mexico, the UK, France, Italy, Iran, Malaysia and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 24%.

Malaysia, with a CAGR of +6.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of market size in terms of the main consuming countries over the period under review, while market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The countries with the highest levels of ceramic household article per capita consumption in 2022 were Malaysia (3 kg per person), Italy (2.6 kg per person) and the United States (2.3 kg per person).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Malaysia (with a CAGR of +7.1%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Production

World Production of Ceramic Household Articles And Toilet Articles

In 2022, global production of ceramic household articles and toilet articles shrank modestly to 5.4M tons, which is down by -3.6% compared with 2021. Overall, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. Global production peaked at 5.6M tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ceramic household article production amounted to $20.6B in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a slight decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 8.5%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $23.5B. From 2016 to 2022, global production growth failed to regain momentum.

Production By Country

The country with the largest volume of ceramic household article production was China (3.3M tons), comprising approx. 61% of total volume. Moreover, ceramic household article production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Japan (241K tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United States (193K tons), with a 3.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in China was relatively modest. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Japan (+1.5% per year) and the United States (-12.7% per year).

Imports

World Imports of Ceramic Household Articles And Toilet Articles

In 2022, the amount of ceramic household articles and toilet articles imported worldwide fell slightly to 2.8M tons, approximately mirroring the year before. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 21%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 2.8M tons, leveling off in the following year.

In value terms, ceramic household article imports rose significantly to $9.3B in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 28%. Over the period under review, global imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports By Country

In 2022, the United States (587K tons), distantly followed by Germany (175K tons) and Italy (155K tons) were the largest importers of ceramic household articles and toilet articles, together mixing up 33% of total imports. The following importers - France (116K tons), the UK (107K tons), the Netherlands (103K tons), Spain (62K tons), Russia (58K tons), Belgium (54K tons), Poland (53K tons), Kazakhstan (48K tons), South Africa (45K tons) and Australia (43K tons) - together made up 25% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to ceramic household article imports into the United States stood at +5.5%. At the same time, Kazakhstan (+9.3%), Italy (+7.1%), the Netherlands (+6.5%), Poland (+5.4%) and Spain (+2.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kazakhstan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +9.3% from 2012-2022. Germany, Belgium and France experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Australia (-1.1%), South Africa (-1.7%), the UK (-2.6%) and Russia (-2.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the United States, Italy and the Netherlands increased by +7.7, +2.5 and +1.6 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($1.7B) constitutes the largest market for imported ceramic household articles and toilet articles worldwide, comprising 19% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($675M), with a 7.3% share of global imports. It was followed by France, with a 4.4% share.

In the United States, ceramic household article imports expanded at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+3.9% per year) and France (+2.6% per year).

Imports By Type

In 2022, common pottery (1.4M tons), followed by tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles; of porcelain or china (1.3M tons) represented the key types of ceramic household articles and toilet articles, together achieving 100% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading imported products, was attained by common pottery (with a CAGR of +2.6%).

In value terms, the largest types of imported ceramic household articles and toilet articles were tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles; of porcelain or china ($4.9B) and common pottery ($4.4B).

Common pottery, with a CAGR of +4.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main imported products over the period under review.

Import Prices By Type

In 2022, the average ceramic household article import price amounted to $3,347 per ton, growing by 8.2% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major imported products. In 2022, the product with the highest price was tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles; of porcelain or china ($3,625 per ton), while the price for common pottery amounted to $3,045 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles; of porcelain or china (+2.5%).

Import Prices By Country

In 2022, the average ceramic household article import price amounted to $3,347 per ton, with an increase of 8.2% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($4,659 per ton), while South Africa ($1,049 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (+6.8%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Ceramic Household Articles And Toilet Articles

In 2022, the amount of ceramic household articles and toilet articles exported worldwide reduced modestly to 3M tons, waning by -4.9% compared with the year before. Overall, total exports indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% 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 +98.3% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 93% against the previous year. The global exports peaked at 3.1M tons in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

In value terms, ceramic household article exports expanded remarkably to $13B in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.4% 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 +39.7% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 43% against the previous year. The global exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports By Country

China dominates exports structure, finishing at 2.1M tons, which was approx. 71% of total exports in 2022. The following exporters - Portugal (114K tons), the Netherlands (91K tons), Turkey (76K tons), Germany (61K tons) and Thailand (52K tons) - together made up 13% of total exports.

Exports from China increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, the Netherlands (+13.8%), Turkey (+8.0%) and Portugal (+6.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Netherlands emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +13.8% from 2012-2022. Thailand experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Germany (-1.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Netherlands (+2 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($8.8B) remains the largest ceramic household article supplier worldwide, comprising 68% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($499M), with a 3.8% share of global exports. It was followed by Portugal, with a 2.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in China amounted to +12.3%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+0.2% per year) and Portugal (+7.7% per year).

Exports By Type

In 2022, tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles; of porcelain or china (2.3M tons) was the key type of ceramic household articles and toilet articles, committing 78% of total exports. It was distantly followed by common pottery (669K tons), mixing up a 22% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles; of porcelain or china exports of stood at +2.3%. At the same time, common pottery (+3.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, common pottery emerged as the fastest-growing type exported in the world, with a CAGR of +3.9% from 2012-2022. While the share of common pottery (+2.6 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global exports from 2012-2022, the share of tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles; of porcelain or china (-2.6 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles; of porcelain or china ($10.4B) remains the largest type of ceramic household articles and toilet articles supplied worldwide, comprising 80% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by common pottery ($2.6B), with a 20% share of global exports.

For tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles; of porcelain or china, exports increased at an average annual rate of +9.0% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices By Type

In 2022, the average ceramic household article export price amounted to $4,367 per ton, picking up by 14% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 100%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $6,453 per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exported products. In 2022, the product with the highest price was tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles; of porcelain or china ($4,467 per ton), while the average price for exports of common pottery stood at $3,891 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles; of porcelain or china (+6.6%).

Export Prices By Country

The average ceramic household article export price stood at $4,367 per ton in 2022, growing by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 100%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $6,453 per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($8,169 per ton), while Turkey ($2,981 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