Porcelain or china tableware and kitchenware market in Romania

Earlier Report Observations

The Romanian porcelain and china tableware market reached its peak volume of 23,505 tonnes in 2019, supported by established consumer preferences that clearly separated formal porcelain use from everyday ceramicware, influencing purchasing behavior across market segments. After this high point, the market entered a prolonged contraction, with volume steadily declining to a low of 12,987 tonnes by 2023.

During this downturn, developments in adjacent home renovation sectors, such as the growing emphasis on the durability and design variety of porcelain tiles for kitchens, represented a secondary influence on consumer choices for related tableware. The market showed initial signs of stabilization in 2024, with volume recovering to 14,257 tonnes, though it remained significantly below the levels seen earlier in the period.

Production porcelain tableware and kitchenware in Romania

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Romania's porcelain and china tableware and kitchenware production experienced a decline in 2020, following two consecutive years of growth. The output was valued at 43 915 thousand US dollars, representing a significant decrease of 11.4% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production showed an overall increase of 3.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.2%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 49 555 thousand US dollars, while the strongest annual growth occurred in 2018 with a 12.3% increase.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Romania's porcelain and china tableware and kitchenware production volume decreased in 2020 after two years of expansion. The country produced 32 730 tons, marking a moderate decline of 6.5% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production volume grew substantially by 63.4%, translating to an average annual growth rate of 17.8%. The highest volume was achieved in 2019 with 35 023 tons, and the most significant annual increase occurred in 2018 at 59.3%.

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

Exports porcelain tableware and kitchenware from Romania

Exports in kind, t

Romania's porcelain and china tableware and kitchenware export volume declined in 2020, ending a two-year period of growth. Exports totaled 14 186 tons, representing an 8.1% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export volume increased by 6.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.2%. The peak export volume was recorded in 2019 at 15 428 tons, which also saw the strongest annual increase of 11.2%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Romania's porcelain and china tableware and kitchenware exports were distributed across a broad range of markets. Germany accounted for 26.4% of export volume, Italy for 16.2%, and Belgium for 5.9%. Together, these three countries represented 48.5% of total export flows, while the remaining 51.5% was shared among numerous other trading partners.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Romania's porcelain and china tableware and kitchenware exports were valued at 34 472 thousand US dollars in 2020, showing a decline of 9.4% from the previous year. The highest export value was recorded in 2019 at 38 063 thousand US dollars, while the most substantial annual increase occurred in 2018 with 8.3% growth.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Italy, and Finland emerged as the primary destinations for Romania's porcelain and china tableware and kitchenware exports in value terms. Germany accounted for 24.7% of export value, Italy for 19.6%, and Finland for 7.9%. Collectively, these three markets absorbed 52.2% of Romania's total export value in this category.

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

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

Imports porcelain tableware and kitchenware to Romania

Imports in kind, t

Romania's porcelain and china tableware and kitchenware imports stood at 2 520 tons in 2020, representing a sharp decline of 35.6% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import volume decreased by 37.6%, equating to an average annual decline of 14.6%. The most significant annual increase occurred in 2019 with 29.5% growth.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, China, Poland, and Germany were the leading suppliers of porcelain and china tableware and kitchenware to Romania in volume terms. China accounted for 46.8% of import volume, Poland for 8.6%, and Germany for 6.8%. Together, these three countries supplied 62.2% of Romania's total import volume in this category.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Romania's porcelain and china tableware and kitchenware imports declined in 2020 after two years of growth. The country imported 8 388 thousand US dollars worth of these goods, representing a 27.7% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value decreased by 8.3%, with an average annual decline of 2.8%. The peak import value was recorded in 2019 at 11 596 thousand US dollars, which also saw the strongest annual increase of 18.4%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Romania's porcelain and china tableware and kitchenware imports in value terms were distributed across a diverse range of suppliers. China accounted for 27.6% of import value, Germany for 13.0%, and Poland for 8.9%. Together, these three countries represented 49.5% of total import flows, while the remaining 50.5% came from a wide variety of other sources.

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

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