Middle East's Porcelain or China Tableware and Kitchenware Market to Grow at a CAGR of +1.5% to Reach $1.7B by 2035 - News and Statistics - IndexBox

Apr 02, 2025

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The Middle East market for porcelain and china tableware and kitchenware is expected to experience steady growth over the period from 2024 to 2035. Consumption is projected to increase with a CAGR of +0.3%, reaching a market volume of 409K tons by the end of 2035. In terms of value, the market is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of +1.5%, reaching a market value of $1.7B by the end of 2035.

Driven by increasing demand for porcelain or china tableware and kitchenware in the Middle East, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to decelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +0.3% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market volume to 409K tons by the end of 2035.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +1.5% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market value to $1.7B (in nominal wholesale prices) by the end of 2035.

In 2024, consumption of porcelain or china tableware and kitchenware increased by 0.5% to 394K tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the period from 2013 to 2024; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, consumption reached the peak volume at 411K tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2024, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The size of the porcelain tableware and kitchenware market in the Middle East totaled $1.5B in 2024, growing by 3% 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). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the period from 2013 to 2024; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $1.5B in 2022; afterwards, it flattened through to 2024.

Turkey (209K tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of porcelain tableware and kitchenware consumption, accounting for 53% of total volume. Moreover, porcelain tableware and kitchenware consumption in Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Iran (68K tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Iraq (41K tons), with a 10% share.

In Turkey, porcelain tableware and kitchenware consumption increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% over the period from 2013-2024. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of consumption growth: Iran (+0.9% per year) and Iraq (+17.6% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($707M) led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was taken by Iran ($208M). It was followed by Saudi Arabia.

From 2013 to 2024, the average annual growth rate of value in Turkey stood at +7.6%. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of market growth: Iran (-2.2% per year) and Saudi Arabia (+6.5% per year).

The countries with the highest levels of porcelain tableware and kitchenware per capita consumption in 2024 were Turkey (2.4 kg per person), the United Arab Emirates (2 kg per person) and Lebanon (1.2 kg per person).

From 2013 to 2024, the biggest increases were recorded for Iraq (with a CAGR of +14.5%), while consumption for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2024, the amount of porcelain or china tableware and kitchenware produced in the Middle East stood at 278K tons, remaining constant against 2023 figures. The total production indicated a prominent expansion from 2013 to 2024: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, production decreased by -1.0% against 2022 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak volume at 281K tons in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, production failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, porcelain tableware and kitchenware production expanded modestly to $919M in 2024 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% from 2013 to 2024; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 30% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $942M in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, production remained at a lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of porcelain tableware and kitchenware production was Turkey (208K tons), accounting for 75% of total volume. Moreover, porcelain tableware and kitchenware production in Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Iran (69K tons), threefold.

In Turkey, porcelain tableware and kitchenware production expanded at an average annual rate of +9.0% over the period from 2013-2024.

After three years of growth, overseas purchases of porcelain or china tableware and kitchenware decreased by -5.3% to 163K tons in 2024. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at 210K tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2024, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, porcelain tableware and kitchenware imports expanded to $840M in 2024. Total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2013 to 2024: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, imports decreased by -8.3% against 2022 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 46%. The level of import peaked at $916M in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, imports failed to regain momentum.

Iraq (41K tons), Saudi Arabia (34K tons), the United Arab Emirates (33K tons) and Turkey (28K tons) represented roughly 83% of total imports in 2024. It was distantly followed by Lebanon (7.7K tons), mixing up a 4.7% share of total imports. Iran (5.8K tons) and Israel (3.7K tons) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Iraq (with a CAGR of +17.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Iraq ($200M), Saudi Arabia ($195M) and the United Arab Emirates ($194M) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2024, together comprising 70% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Iraq, with a CAGR of +28.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2024, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $5,160 per ton, rising by 8.1% against the previous year. Import price indicated a notable expansion from 2013 to 2024: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, porcelain tableware and kitchenware import price decreased by -6.7% against 2022 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the import price increased by 16% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $5,528 per ton in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2024, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($5,964 per ton), while Lebanon ($2,729 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Israel (+10.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2024, shipments abroad of porcelain or china tableware and kitchenware decreased by -15% to 46K tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Total exports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2013 to 2024: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, exports decreased by -27.0% against 2022 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 50%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at 63K tons in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, porcelain tableware and kitchenware exports contracted to $205M in 2024. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 60% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $239M in 2023, and then dropped in the following year.

Turkey was the largest exporting country with an export of around 27K tons, which recorded 58% of total exports. The United Arab Emirates (12K tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 25% share, followed by Iran (15%).

Exports from Turkey increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% from 2013 to 2024. At the same time, Iran (+9.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Iran emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +9.5% from 2013-2024. By contrast, the United Arab Emirates (-1.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Turkey (+7.9 p.p.) and Iran (+7.3 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2013-2024, the share of the United Arab Emirates (-14 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Turkey ($125M) remains the largest porcelain tableware and kitchenware supplier in the Middle East, comprising 61% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($55M), with a 27% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2024, the average annual growth rate of value in Turkey amounted to +7.5%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United Arab Emirates (+2.1% per year) and Iran (+4.2% per year).

The export price in the Middle East stood at $4,425 per ton in 2024, leveling off at the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2023 an increase of 19% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2024 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2024, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($4,717 per ton), while Iran ($2,765 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+3.4%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

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