Industry Statistics and Rankings
How does this industry perform in United Kingdom compared to Europe?
Country Benchmarking
Industry Data United Kingdom
Ranking are out of 37 European countries for which IBISWorld provides country-level factsheets.
Revenue
#5 In EuropeBusiness
#15 In EuropeEmployees
#10 In EuropeWages
#2 In EuropeEurope’s Porcelain and Ceramic Product Manufacturing industry is home to robust craftsmanship, diverse offerings and a market that prizes high-end, artistic designs. However, the industry has run into some economic challenges, including competition from cheap imports, particularly from low-cost Asian countries, and harsh disruptions due to COVID-19, affecting primarily the construction and hospitality sectors, which are major consumers of ceramic products. Revenue is projected to contract at a compound annual rate of 5.2% to €8.7 billion over the five years through 2024, including a 3.7% drop in 2024.
Enterprises
Number of businesses in 2024
Biggest companies in the Porcelain & Ceramic Product Manufacturing in the UK
Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue (£m)
2024 | Profit (£m)
2024 | Profit Margin (%)
2024 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Villeroy & Boch AG | 1,578.3 | 157.8 | 10.0 | |
Geberit AG | 3,064.7 | 707.7 | 23.1 | |
Fiskars Oyj Abp | 1,214.5 | 115.8 | 9.5 |
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Top Questions Answered in this Report
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What is the market size of the Porcelain & Ceramic Product Manufacturing in the UK industry in United Kingdom in 2024?
The market size of the Porcelain & Ceramic Product Manufacturing in the UK industry in United Kingdom is £818.1m in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Porcelain & Ceramic Product Manufacturing in the UK industry in 2024?
There are 252 businesses in the Porcelain & Ceramic Product Manufacturing in the UK industry in United Kingdom, which has grown at a CAGR of 2.1 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Porcelain & Ceramic Product Manufacturing in the UK industry in United Kingdom grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Porcelain & Ceramic Product Manufacturing in the UK industry in United Kingdom has been declining at a CAGR of 2.6 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Porcelain & Ceramic Product Manufacturing in the UK industry in United Kingdom over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Porcelain & Ceramic Product Manufacturing in the UK industry in United Kingdom is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Porcelain & Ceramic Product Manufacturing in the UK market in United Kingdom?
The biggest companies operating in the Porcelain & Ceramic Product Manufacturing market in United Kingdom are Villeroy & Boch AG, Geberit AG and Fiskars Oyj Abp
What does the Porcelain & Ceramic Product Manufacturing in the UK in United Kingdom include?
Ceramic household and ornamental articles and Ceramic sanitary fixtures are part of the Porcelain & Ceramic Product Manufacturing in the UK industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Porcelain & Ceramic Product Manufacturing in the UK in United Kingdom?
The company holding the most market share in United Kingdom is Villeroy & Boch AG.
How competitive is the Porcelain & Ceramic Product Manufacturing in the UK industry in United Kingdom?
The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Porcelain & Ceramic Product Manufacturing in the UK industry in United Kingdom.
Related Industries
This industry is covered in 37 countries
Domestic industries
Competitors
- Primary Form Plastic & Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing in the UK
Complementors
- Flat Glass Manufacturing in the UK
- Flat Glass Manufacturing in the UK
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
The industry manufacturers a variety of porcelain and ceramic products for various uses. This includes ceramic tableware and other domestic or toilet articles, statuettes and ornamental articles, electrical insulators and insulating fittings of ceramics, ceramic furniture and ceramic pots and articles used for conveyance or packing of goods. The manufacture of laboratory, chemical and industrial products is also included.
Related Terms
CERAMICPORCELAINBIDETWhat's included in this industry?
Ceramic household and ornamental articlesCeramic sanitary fixtures Ceramic insulators and insulating fittingsCeramic pots and jarsCeramic and ferrite magnetsCeramic laboratory, chemical and industrial productsCompanies
Villeroy & Boch AGGeberit AGFiskars Oyj AbpIndustry Code
2393 - Manufacture of other porcelain and ceramic products in United Kingdom
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Performance
Revenue Highlights
Trends
- Revenue
- 2024 Revenue CAGR
- Revenue Volatility
Employment Highlights
Trends
- Employees
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Employee
Business Highlights
Trends
- Businesses
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Business
Profit Highlights
Trends
- Total Profit
- Profit Margin
- Profit per Business
Current Performance
Charts
- Revenue
- Employees
- Business
- Profit
Analysis
What's driving current industry performance in the Porcelain & Ceramic Product Manufacturing in the UK industry?
Outlook
Analysis
What's driving the Porcelain & Ceramic Product Manufacturing in the UK industry outlook?
Volatility
Analysis
What influences volatility in the Porcelain & Ceramic Product Manufacturing in the UK industry?
Charts
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix
Life Cycle
Analysis
What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Porcelain & Ceramic Product Manufacturing in the UK industry?
Charts
- Industry Life Cycle Matrix
Products and Markets
Highlights
Trends
- Largest Market
- Product Innovation
Key Takeaways
Consumer demand leans towards stylish home décor. While consumers love using stylish ceramic household and ornamental articles to decorate their homes, the non-essential nature of these items makes them vulnerable to economic fluctuations and competition from cheaper imports.
Products and Services
Charts
- Products and Services Segmentation
Analysis
How are the Porcelain & Ceramic Product Manufacturing in the UK industry's products and services performing?
Analysis
What are innovations in the Porcelain & Ceramic Product Manufacturing in the UK industry's products and services?
Major Markets
Charts
- Major Market Segmentation
Analysis
What influences demand in the Porcelain & Ceramic Product Manufacturing in the UK industry?
International Trade
Highlights
- Total Imports into United Kingdom
- Total Exports into United Kingdom
Heat maps
- Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
- Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Data Tables
Value and annual change (%) included
- Number of Imports and Exports by European Country (2024)
Competitive Forces
Highlights
Trends
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
Key Takeaways
Europe's porcelain and ceramic product manufacturing industry is fairly scattered. This industry, while having some leading manufacturers, is not dominated by a few key players, indicating broader competition and diversity among businesses.
Supply Chain
Charts
Buyer and supply industries
Geographic Breakdown
Business Locations
Heat maps
- Share of Total Industry Establishments by Region (2024)
Data Tables
- Number of Establishments by Region (2024)
Charts
- Share of Establishments vs. Population of Each Region
Analysis
What regions are businesses in the Porcelain & Ceramic Product Manufacturing in the UK located?
Companies
Data Tables
Top 10 companies by market share:
- Market share (2024)
- Revenue (2024)
- Profit (2024)
- Profit margin (2024)
External Environment
Highlights
Trends
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key Takeaways
The industry receives low public and private support. There’s some support in the form of governmental funding for innovation and training and aid from trade associations, like Cerame-Unie, which represents the European ceramic industry.
External Drivers
Analysis
What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Porcelain & Ceramic Product Manufacturing in the UK industry?
Financial Benchmarks
Highlights
Trends
- Profit Margin
- Average Wage
- Largest Cost
Key Takeaways
Inflation's hitting the porcelain and ceramic product industry hard. Rising costs for raw materials and energy, coupled with global supply chain disruptions are making manufacturing significantly more expensive.
Cost Structure
Charts
- Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
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Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
- Marketing
- Depreciation
- Profit
- Purchases
- Wages
- Rent
- Utilities
- Other
Analysis
What trends impact cost in the Porcelain & Ceramic Product Manufacturing in the UK industry?
Key Ratios
Data tables
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
Country Benchmarks
European Leaders & Laggards
Data Tables
Top and boottom five countries listed for each:
- Revenue Growth (2024)
- Business Growth (2024)
- Job Growth (2024)
European Country Performance
Data Tables
Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:
- IVA/Revenue (2024)
- Imports/Demand (2024)
- Exports/Revenue (2024)
- Revenue per Employee (2024)
- Wages/Revenue (2024)
- Employees per Establishment (2024)
- Average Wage (2024)
Structural Comparison
Data Tables
Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
- Volatility
- Capital Intensity
- Innovation
- Life Cycle
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
Methodology
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