Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses Market

The global market for ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses is projected to grow in volume and value terms from 2022 to 2030. Consumption, production, import, and export trends from 2012 to 2022 are analyzed, highlighting fluctuations and growth rates in major consuming and producing countries. China dominates the export market, while the United States and Germany are prominent importing countries. Average prices and growth rates vary by country, with the United States and Italy experiencing notable growth in export value over the review period.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight years. Market performance is forecast to retain its current trend pattern, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +0.6% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 793K tons by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +3.0% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $17.7B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses

In 2022, consumption of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses decreased by -12.3% to 754K tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, global consumption of attained the peak volume at 860K tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

The revenue of the market for ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses worldwide expanded notably to $14B in 2022, growing by 8.9% 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). In general, the total consumption indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +89.4% against 2016 indices. Global consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2022 were India (73K tons), Russia (60K tons) and China (59K tons), together accounting for 25% of global consumption. The United States, Indonesia, Spain, Japan, Australia, Mexico, France, Malaysia, Italy and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of uses, amongst the main consuming countries, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +14.2%), while uses for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses markets worldwide were Japan ($2.2B), the United States ($2.1B) and Russia ($1.5B), with a combined 42% share of the global market.

The United States, with a CAGR of +41.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of market size in terms of the main consuming countries over the period under review, while uses for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The countries with the highest levels of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses per capita consumption in 2022 were Australia (1,063 kg per 1000 persons), Spain (712 kg per 1000 persons) and Malaysia (449 kg per 1000 persons).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of uses, amongst the leading consuming countries, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +13.4%), while uses for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Production

World Production of Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses

In 2022, production of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses decreased by -1% to 894K tons, falling for the second consecutive year after five years of growth. The total output volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global production of attained the peak volume at 920K tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, production of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses reached $11.1B in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +53.0% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 24%. Global production peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Production By Country

The country with the largest volume of production of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses was China (446K tons), accounting for 50% of total volume. Moreover, production of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States (73K tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by India (42K tons), with a 4.7% share.

In China, production of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses expanded at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United States (+18.7% per year) and India (-1.4% per year).

Imports

World Imports of Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses

In 2022, the amount of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses imported worldwide reduced to 475K tons, with a decrease of -6.1% compared with the previous year. In general, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +42.1% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 51% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 505K tons, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, imports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses rose significantly to $6.2B in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +30.6% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports By Country

The purchases of the twelve major importers of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses, namely Russia, Spain, India, Australia, Indonesia, the United States, Italy, Germany, Mexico, South Korea, Belgium and North Macedonia, represented more than half of total import. Poland (13K tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +28.9%), while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($904M), Germany ($573M) and South Korea ($433M) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 31% share of global imports. North Macedonia, Belgium, Poland, Mexico, India, Italy, Russia, Spain, Australia and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

Among the main importing countries, Poland, with a CAGR of +42.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices By Country

The average import price for ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses stood at $13,148 per ton in 2022, surging by 15% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $15,638 per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($42,280 per ton), while Indonesia ($1,025 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+73.5%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses

For the third consecutive year, the global market recorded growth in overseas shipments of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses, which increased by 12% to 615K tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 22%. The global exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses amounted to $6.7B in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +29.6% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 29%. Over the period under review, the global exports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports By Country

China dominates uses structure, accounting for 398K tons, which was near 65% of total exports in 2022. Germany (47K tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by the United States (45K tons). All these countries together took near 15% share of total exports. Belgium (19K tons), Poland (18K tons), Japan (10K tons) and Italy (9.8K tons) took a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses exports from China stood at +9.3%. At the same time, Poland (+10.0%), Belgium (+8.8%), Germany (+5.4%), the United States (+4.0%), Italy (+2.8%) and Japan (+1.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Poland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +10.0% from 2012-2022. The United States (+7.2 p.p.) and China (+4.3 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while Japan and Germany saw its share reduced by -1.7% and -2.7% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($1.2B), Japan ($1B) and China ($963M) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined 48% share of global exports. The United States, Poland, Belgium and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

Among the main exporting countries, Italy, with a CAGR of +13.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices By Country

In 2022, the average export price for ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses amounted to $10,977 per ton, shrinking by -10.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 9.5% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $14,621 per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($98,458 per ton), while China ($2,417 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+15.9%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform