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Apr 04, 2025

United States's Porcelain Tableware and Kitchenware Market to Reach 192K Tons and $2B by 2035 - News and Statistics - IndexBox

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The United States market for porcelain tableware and kitchenware is set to experience a slight growth over the next decade, with a forecasted CAGR of +0.2% from 2024 to 2035. This rise in demand is driven by various factors, leading to an increase in both market volume and value by the end of the forecast period.

Driven by rising demand for porcelain tableware and kitchenware in the United States, the market is expected to start an upward consumption trend over the next decade. The performance of the market is forecast to increase slightly, with an anticipated CAGR of +0.2% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market volume to 192K tons by the end of 2035.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +0.2% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market value to $2B (in nominal wholesale prices) by the end of 2035.

In 2024, approx. 189K tons of porcelain or china tableware and kitchenware were consumed in the United States; with an increase of 10% on 2023 figures. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a abrupt decline. Porcelain tableware and kitchenware consumption peaked at 437K tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2024, consumption failed to regain momentum.

The size of the porcelain tableware and kitchenware market in the United States was estimated at $2B in 2024, increasing by 4.4% 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). Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a slight contraction. Porcelain tableware and kitchenware consumption peaked at $2.9B in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2024, consumption failed to regain momentum.

In 2024, approx. 101K tons of porcelain or china tableware and kitchenware were produced in the United States; picking up by 9.7% against 2023 figures. Overall, production, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the production volume increased by 48%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum volume at 351K tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2024, production failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, porcelain tableware and kitchenware production rose modestly to $1.7B in 2024. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a slight slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 when the production volume increased by 17%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $2.5B in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2024, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2024, porcelain tableware and kitchenware imports into the United States expanded notably to 89K tons, rising by 8.9% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 27%. Imports peaked at 104K tons in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, porcelain tableware and kitchenware imports rose modestly to $343M in 2024. Overall, imports, however, recorded a slight reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 33%. Imports peaked at $462M in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2024, imports remained at a lower figure.

In 2024, China (62K tons) constituted the largest porcelain tableware and kitchenware supplier to the United States, accounting for a 70% share of total imports. Moreover, porcelain tableware and kitchenware imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Indonesia (5K tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Thailand (2.7K tons), with a 3% share.

From 2013 to 2024, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +2.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Indonesia (-6.4% per year) and Thailand (-6.7% per year).

In value terms, China ($174M) constituted the largest supplier of porcelain or china tableware and kitchenware to the United States, comprising 51% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($30M), with an 8.8% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with a 6.6% share.

From 2013 to 2024, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at -2.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+4.0% per year) and the UK (-1.0% per year).

The average porcelain tableware and kitchenware import price stood at $3,831 per ton in 2024, falling by -5.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 15%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $5,486 per ton. From 2016 to 2024, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($18,533 per ton), while the price for China ($2,789 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+13.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2024, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of porcelain or china tableware and kitchenware, when their volume decreased by -38.7% to 1.4K tons. In general, exports saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of 75% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at 9.6K tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2024, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, porcelain tableware and kitchenware exports reduced sharply to $37M in 2024. Overall, exports saw a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 32%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $58M in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2024, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Canada (510 tons) was the main destination for porcelain tableware and kitchenware exports from the United States, with a 37% share of total exports. Moreover, porcelain tableware and kitchenware exports to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mexico (197 tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Belgium (108 tons), with a 7.8% share.

From 2013 to 2024, the average annual growth rate of volume to Canada amounted to -18.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (-8.5% per year) and Belgium (+6.7% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($19M) remains the key foreign market for porcelain or china tableware and kitchenware exports from the United States, comprising 51% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mexico ($2.1M), with a 5.6% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 1.8% share.

From 2013 to 2024, the average annual growth rate of value to Canada amounted to -4.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (-4.0% per year) and Belgium (+6.8% per year).

In 2024, the average porcelain tableware and kitchenware export price amounted to $26,832 per ton, jumping by 33% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by 167% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $32,632 per ton in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2024, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2024, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($36,831 per ton), while the average price for exports to Chile ($4,034 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada (+17.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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