Porcelain or china tableware and kitchenware market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The Polish porcelain tableware and kitchenware market saw considerable value fluctuations from 2018 to 2022. After a gradual decline, the market contracted sharply in 2020 to 42.3 million USD, down by one-third from the previous year. A strong rebound followed in 2021, lifting the market value to 70.9 million USD, with growth nearly stabilizing in 2022 at 71.4 million USD.

Poland consistently held a significant share of European porcelain exports throughout the period. The country's export volume, however, decreased in 2023 amid competitive pressure from other major exporters like the Netherlands and Spain. By 2024, a 5.4% recovery in global porcelain production after two years of decline began influencing the market, potentially altering raw material costs and international competition for Polish manufacturers.

Production porcelain tableware and kitchenware in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Poland's porcelain and china tableware and kitchenware production declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 71 845 thousand US dollars, marking a 3.7% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production fell by 14.7%, which translates to an annualized decline of 5.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Poland in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Poland's porcelain and china tableware and kitchenware production declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, 20 488 tonnes were produced, reflecting a moderate 3.2% drop compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 14.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -5.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Poland in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports porcelain tableware and kitchenware from Poland

Exports in kind, t

After two years of decline, Poland's cross-border shipments of porcelain and china tableware and kitchenware increased. In 2020, exports reached 20 307 tonnes, up 9.9% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 4.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.4%. The lowest level was recorded in 2019 at 18 486 tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 3.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, France, and Italy were the top contributors to Poland's exports in kind. Germany accounted for 28.6% of exports, France for 12.6%, and Italy for 10.5%, together making up 51.7% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Poland in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Poland's porcelain and china tableware and kitchenware export volume came to 85 371 thousand US dollars, showing a significant 20.2% year-over-year gain. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 22%, with an annualized growth rate of 6.8%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 2.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

During 2017-2020, Germany, France, and Italy were the main destinations for Poland's exports in value terms. Germany represented 31.8% of exports, while France and Italy each accounted for 9.8%, together totaling 51.3% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Poland in value, 2017-2020

Imports porcelain tableware and kitchenware to Poland

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Poland's imports of porcelain and china tableware and kitchenware declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 15 050 tonnes, a solid 14.8% drop from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 6.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.2%. The peak was in 2019 at 17 673 tonnes, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 7.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, China dominated Poland's imports in kind, capturing 71.4% of total flows, with other countries accounting for the remaining share.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Poland in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of increase, Poland's volume of porcelain and china tableware and kitchenware imports declined. In 2020, imports totaled 55 794 thousand US dollars, indicating a measured 6.8% drop versus the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports rose by 22.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 59 867 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 23.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Throughout 2017-2020, China, Germany, and Turkey formed the core group of markets for Poland's imports in value terms. China accounted for 54.1% of imports, Germany for 18.6%, and Turkey for 4.2%, together representing 76.9% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Poland in value, 2017-2020