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Porcelain & Ceramic Product Manufacturing in the UK - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2025-2029)

Adriana De Azevedo Adriana De Azevedo London, United Kingdom Last Updated: July 2025 SIC UK-C2393

Revenue

£9.1bn

2025-26

£9.4bn

Past 5-Year Growth

Profit

£XXX.Xm

Employees

103k

Businesses

15,001

Wages

£X.Xbn

Porcelain & Ceramic Product Manufacturing in the UK industry analysis

Europe’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. Also, harsh disruptions due to the pandemic and subsequent inflationary pressures, which have constrained output from key markets like the construction and hospitality sectors, have had a knock on effect on porcelain and ceramic product manufacturers’ income opportunities. Revenue is projected to contract at a compound annual rate of 1.1% to €9.1 billion over the five years through 2025.

Trends and Insights

  • Rising demand fuels luxury ceramics market's growth. Consumers are increasingly seeking premium, unique ceramic designs for their home and decorative needs. Those who are less impacted by rising living costs are seeking out high-quality, artisanal ceramic products.
  • 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.
  • 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.
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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 industry in the United Kingdom in 2025?

The market size of the Porcelain & Ceramic Product Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom is £9.1bn in 2025.

How many businesses are there in the Porcelain & Ceramic Product Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom in 2025?

There are 15,001 businesses in the Porcelain & Ceramic Product Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom, which has declined at a CAGR of 0.3 % between 2020 and 2025.

Has the Porcelain & Ceramic Product Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Porcelain & Ceramic Product Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom has been growing at a CAGR of 0.0 % between 2020 and 2025.

What is the forecast growth of the Porcelain & Ceramic Product Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Porcelain & Ceramic Product Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom is expected to grow.

What does the Porcelain & Ceramic Product Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom include?

Ceramic household and ornamental articles and Ceramic sanitary fixtures are part of the Porcelain & Ceramic Product Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom.

How competitive is the Porcelain & Ceramic Product Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom?

The level of competition is high and increasing in the Porcelain & Ceramic Product Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom.

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Table of Contents

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.

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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-cutting measures and easing inflationary pressure have helped profit recover in 2025.

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Cost Structure

Charts
  • Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
  • 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 (2015-2030)
  • Imports/Demand (2015-2030)
  • Exports/Revenue (2015-2030)
  • Revenue per Employee (2015-2030)
  • Wages/Revenue (2015-2030)
  • Employees per Establishment (2015-2030)
  • Average Wage (2015-2030)

Country Benchmarks

European Leaders & Laggards

Data Tables

Top and bottom five countries listed for each:

  • Revenue Growth (2025)
  • Business Growth (2025)
  • Job Growth (2025)

European Country Performance

Data Tables

Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:

  • IVA/Revenue (2025)
  • Imports/Demand (2025)
  • Exports/Revenue (2025)
  • Revenue per Employee (2025)
  • Wages/Revenue (2025)
  • Employees per Establishment (2025)
  • Average Wage (2025)

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 (2015-2030)
  • IVA (2015-2030)
  • Establishments (2015-2030)
  • Enterprises (2015-2030)
  • Employment (2015-2030)
  • Exports (2015-2030)
  • Imports (2015-2030)
  • Wages (2015-2030)

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