Number of Pottery, Ceramics, and Plumbing Fixture Manufacturing Businesses in the US (2000–2023)
As of 2023
775
pottery, ceramics, and plumbing fixture manufacturing businesses in the United States
Number of Firms Over Time
Total Employment Over Time
Key Insights
- •The pottery, ceramics, and plumbing fixture manufacturing industry has declined 46% since 2000 (from 1,435 to 775 firms).
- •The peak year was 2000 with 1,435 firms.
- •Recent trend (last 5 years): the industry is shrinking (-5.0%).
- •Employment: 35,725 workers in 2023 (-52.4% change since 2000).
- •Estimated 5-year survival rate: 67%.
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Firms | Establishments | Employment | Entry Rate | Exit Rate | Net Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 775 | 947 | 35,725 | 7.8% | 7.8% | -1.1% |
| 2022 | 784 | 946 | 35,733 | 8.8% | 7.2% | +4.8% |
| 2021 | 769 | 937 | 34,142 | 6.8% | 8.3% | -6.4% |
| 2020 | 812 | 981 | 36,739 | 6.7% | 6.3% | +2.1% |
| 2019 | 816 | 984 | 36,403 | 5.7% | 7.7% | +1.3% |
| 2018 | 826 | 999 | 35,386 | 6.7% | 9.9% | +4.4% |
| 2017 | 858 | 1,037 | 33,969 | 5.8% | 6.7% | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 869 | 1,047 | 33,467 | 6.6% | 6.9% | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 877 | 1,052 | 34,017 | 5.6% | 7.5% | +2.5% |
| 2014 | 890 | 1,067 | 33,045 | 5.8% | 8.0% | +1.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS). Entry/exit rates refer to establishment openings and closings.