The company is also reporting good performance in all its global markets including Europe, North America and the Middle East.
Manufacturing expansion plans continued throughout the year with the commissioning of a new 2000sq metre factory extension at the Stoke factory, enabling the business to continue to meet the increasing demand for product.
Kevin Oakes, chief executive, said: “This is a well-deserved result for the skill, effort and investment that has been put into the business over the last few years. I’d like to say a huge ‘thank you’ to everyone involved.
“The commitment and passion of the teams in Stoke, at Royal Crown Derby and overseas has been a real driver for this growth.
“We sell into more than 140 countries and I have no doubt that that our success is due to the high quality and design of our products manufactured here in the UK, with our overseas customers really valuing the Made in England back stamp.
“We are now, more than ever, committed to manufacturing in the UK, having laid the foundations for growth and success, ensuring the business is fit for the future.”
Steelite is a privately-owned company and was established in its current form in 1983.