China: Ceramic Household Article Market 2024

Ceramic Household Article Market Size in China

In 2022, the Chinese ceramic household article market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Ceramic Household Article Production in China

In value terms, ceramic household article production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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Ceramic Household Article Exports

Exports from China

In 2022, approx. X tons of ceramic household articles and toilet articles were exported from China; which is down by X% against the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

In value terms, ceramic household article exports stood at $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for ceramic household article exports from China, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, ceramic household article exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the UK (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (X% per year) and the UK (X% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for ceramic household articles and toilet articles exports from China, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Vietnam ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Vietnam (X% per year) and the UK (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average ceramic household article export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, ceramic household article export price increased by X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

Ceramic Household Article Imports

Imports into China

In 2022, purchases abroad of ceramic household articles and toilet articles increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports posted a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, ceramic household article imports stood at $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Japan (X tons) constituted the largest ceramic household article supplier to China, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, ceramic household article imports from Japan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Thailand (X tons), fourfold. Portugal (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Japan totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (X% per year) and Portugal (X% per year).

In value terms, Japan ($X), Thailand ($X) and Indonesia ($X) constituted the largest ceramic household article suppliers to China, with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Thailand, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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

The average ceramic household article import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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