🇬🇧 United Kingdom exports of ceramic dinnerware: 2024 trade data
Exports of ceramic dinnerware by the United Kingdom reached $98.7 million in 2024 (13.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 202 countries. Value fell 11% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $135.1 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Exports of ceramic dinnerware by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $98.7M | 13.0K t |
| 2023 | $110.7M | 14.2K t |
| 2022 | $118.9M | 14.8K t |
| 2021 | $111.4M | 14.1K t |
| 2020 | $108.1M | 14.2K t |
| 2019 | $127.9M | 17.4K t |
| 2018 | $135.1M | 16.6K t |
| 2017 | $115.5M | 14.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports ceramic dinnerware to
Most of it went to Netherlands (30%), South Korea (21%), United States (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $29.2M | 30% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $21.1M | 21% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $15.0M | 15% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $3.7M | 3.7% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $3.4M | 3.4% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $2.2M | 2.2% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $2.1M | 2.2% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $2.1M | 2.2% |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $2.0M | 2% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $1.7M | 1.7% |
Average export price of ceramic dinnerware
The average declared value was about $7.57 per kg, 132% above the world average of $3.26. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Kingdom also imports ceramic dinnerware
Imports of ceramic dinnerware by the United Kingdom reached $93.7 million in 2024 (24.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 220 countries for imports of this product. The largest suppliers were China (28%), Portugal (23%), Thailand (16%). Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $25.8M | 28% |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | $21.2M | 23% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $15.4M | 16% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $3.5M | 3.7% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $3.1M | 3.4% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $3.1M | 3.3% |
| 🇷🇴 Romania | $2.5M | 2.7% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $1.9M | 2% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $1.8M | 1.9% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $1.6M | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 6912: Ceramic tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles; other than of porcelain or china.
Ceramic dinnerware trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of ceramic dinnerware imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported ceramic dinnerware worth $93.7 million in 2024 (24.4 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import ceramic dinnerware from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (28%), Portugal (23%), Thailand (16%).
What is the average import price of ceramic dinnerware in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $3.84 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $3.26 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export ceramic dinnerware?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported ceramic dinnerware worth $98.7 million in 2024, mainly to Netherlands, South Korea, United States.
What is the HS code for ceramic dinnerware?
Ceramic dinnerware falls under HS heading 6912 (Ceramic tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles; other than of porcelain or china). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading ceramic dinnerware with the United Kingdom?
These public statistics stop at country level. EximDataX has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom with shipment-level records, updated weekly, where you can see the importers and exporters by name.
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