What this market covers
Liquid lustres and similar preparations used in ceramic, enamelling or glass work.
Typical segments
- Gold lustres
- Platinum lustres
- Decorative glass lustres
- Enamel lustres
Why this market is moving now
- World trade shrank 24% from 2019 to 2024, a direct read on cross-border demand.
Key figures
Global figures for this market, with the year each one describes. Use Cite to copy a reference to this page.
| Figure | Value | Year | Cite |
|---|---|---|---|
| World exports of ceramic lustre (HS 320730) were worth $897.6 million in 2024. | 897.6 USD million | 2024 | |
| World exports were 24% lower in 2024 than in 2019 ($1.19 billion), calculated from the annual totals. | -24 % since 2019 | 2024 | |
| Taiwan was the largest exporter in 2024, with 27% of world exports ($242.3 million). | 27 % of world exports | 2024 | |
| The three largest exporters, Taiwan, Japan and Germany, shipped 61% of world exports in 2024. | 61 % of world exports | 2024 | |
| South Korea was the largest importer in 2024, buying $94.8 million, or 11% of world imports. | 11 % of world imports | 2024 | |
| 26 countries exported more than $1 million of this product in 2024. | 26 countries | 2024 | |
| The average world export price was about $30.62 per kilogram in 2024, calculated from value and weight. | 30.62 USD per kg | 2024 | |
| Countries exported 29.3 thousand tonnes of this product in 2024. | 29.3 thousand tonnes | 2024 |
Calculated figures (shares, changes and prices per kilogram) are plain arithmetic on the reported values. Read how we work.
Buyers and suppliers
Who buys
- Ceramic makers
- Glassware producers
- Tableware decorators
Largest exporting countries, 2024
Largest importing countries, 2024
What the full report covers
- 01Executive summary
The answer in one page: size, direction and what moves it - 02Market definition and scope
What is in and out of the global market - 03Global market size, 2021 to 2025
Historical series and growth rates - 04Countries and regions
Demand, supply and trade by country and region - 05Outlook to 2031
Base, low and high scenarios with stated assumptions - 06Rules, policy and deadlines
Regulation and programmes that change demand - 07Drivers and barriers
What accelerates or slows adoption, by customer segment - 08Prices, costs and margins
Unit economics where public data allows - 09Competitive landscape
8 to 12 company profiles with recent moves - 10Opportunities and risks
For new entrants, suppliers and investors - 11Method and assumptions
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Frequently asked questions
How big is the global ceramic lustre market?
There is no single official market total. World exports of HS 320730 reached $897.6 million in 2024, a direct measure of cross-border trade.
Which countries export the most ceramic lustre?
Taiwan led world exports in 2024 with 27% of the total, followed by Japan, Germany and China.
Which countries import the most ceramic lustre?
South Korea was the largest importer in 2024, followed by China, Taiwan and Malaysia.
Is world trade in ceramic lustre growing?
World exports were 24% lower in 2024 than in 2019.
What is the average export price of ceramic lustre?
Dividing world export value by weight gives about $30.62 per kilogram in 2024.
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