Porcelain tableware, kitchenware and household articles market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The market for porcelain tableware and kitchenware in Poland experienced a contraction in 2020, with its value falling to $42.0 million from $63.0 million the previous year. This decline coincided with the global COVID-19 pandemic, which disrupted supply chains and dampened consumer spending across many sectors.

A recovery followed in 2021, as the market value rebounded to $70.9 million. This growth was supported by increased consumer interest across Europe, including in Poland, for unique and artistic ceramic goods, which helped stimulate demand. Furthermore, rising imports into Poland in 2022, reaching a value of $101.2 million, indicated strengthening domestic demand, even amid global pressures like raw material cost increases and supply chain disruptions that affected production costs.

The market value stabilized around $71.7 million in 2022. In subsequent years, Poland's competitive position in European exports shifted, with its share by volume declining in 2023. However, the country remained among those with growing import values in the European Union by 2024, pointing to sustained domestic consumption driving the market.

Production porcelain tableware, kitchenware and household articles in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Poland's production of porcelain tableware, kitchenware, and household articles declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 71 859 thousand US dollars, down 3.7% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 15.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.4%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Poland's production volume of porcelain tableware, kitchenware, and household articles fell for the third year in a row. In 2020, 20 491 tonnes were produced, a decrease of 3.2% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production dropped by 14.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -5.2%.

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

Exports porcelain tableware, kitchenware and household articles from Poland

Exports in kind, t

After two years of decline, Poland's exports of porcelain tableware, kitchenware, and household articles increased. In 2019, exports hit their lowest point at 18 890 tonnes, but in 2020, they rose to 20 503 tonnes, an 8.5% year-on-year increase. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 4.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, France, and Italy were the top destinations for Poland's exports in kind of porcelain tableware, kitchenware, and household articles. Germany accounted for 28.3% of exports, France for 12.3%, and Italy for 10.3%, together making up 51.0% 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

Poland's exports of porcelain tableware, kitchenware, and household articles in value terms showed a solid advance. In 2020, exports reached 87 468 thousand US dollars, up 20.0% from the previous year. Over the period 2017-2020, exports increased by 20.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.4%. The largest decline was in 2019, at 3.2%.

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

In 2017-2020, the leading destinations for Poland's exports in value terms of porcelain tableware, kitchenware, and household articles were Germany, Italy, and France. Germany held 32.1% of exports, Italy 9.6%, and France 9.5%, collectively accounting for 51.2% of total flows.

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, kitchenware and household articles to Poland

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Poland's imports of porcelain tableware, kitchenware, and household articles in kind declined. In 2019, imports peaked at 17 839 tonnes, but in 2020, they fell to 15 243 tonnes, down 14.6% year-on-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 6.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.3%. The largest increase was in 2018, at 8.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China was the dominant source for Poland's imports in kind of porcelain tableware, kitchenware, and household articles, with a share of 71.0% of total flows. The remainder was fragmented across other markets.

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 imports of porcelain tableware, kitchenware, and household articles in value terms declined. In 2019, imports reached their highest point at 61 271 thousand US dollars, but in 2020, they dropped to an unspecified value, down 5.9% from 2019. Over the period 2017-2020, imports increased by 22.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.1%. The largest increase was in 2018, at 24.4%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, China, Germany, and Turkey were the key sources for Poland's imports in value terms of porcelain tableware, kitchenware, and household articles. China accounted for 53.4% of imports, Germany for 18.8%, and Turkey for 4.1%, together making up 76.3% 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