EU: Plastic Sanitary Ware Market 2024

Plastic Sanitary Ware Market Size in the EU

In 2023, the EU plastic sanitary ware market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Plastic Sanitary Ware Production in the EU

In value terms, plastic sanitary ware production amounted to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, production growth remained at a lower figure.

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Plastic Sanitary Ware Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2023, shipments abroad of plastic baths, wash-basins, lavatory pans and covers and similar sanitary ware decreased by X% to X units, falling for the second year in a row after ten years of growth. Total exports indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, plastic sanitary ware exports expanded markedly to $X in 2023. Total exports indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports increased by X% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany represented the largest exporting country with an export of around X units, which accounted for X% of total exports. Bulgaria (X units) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Poland (X units), Italy (X units), the Netherlands (X units) and Spain (X units). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total exports. The following exporters - the Czech Republic (X units), Portugal (X units), Slovenia (X units), France (X units), Austria (X units) and Belgium (X units) - together made up X% of total exports.

Exports from Germany increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Poland (X%), the Czech Republic (X%), the Netherlands (X%), Spain (X%), Slovenia (X%), Bulgaria (X%) and Portugal (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Poland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Austria and Italy experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Belgium (X%) and France (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Poland, the Netherlands and the Czech Republic increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest plastic sanitary ware supplier in the European Union, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with a X% share.

In Germany, plastic sanitary ware exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Spain (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per unit in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per unit), while Bulgaria ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plastic Sanitary Ware Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2023, purchases abroad of plastic baths, wash-basins, lavatory pans and covers and similar sanitary ware decreased by X% to X units, falling for the second consecutive year after ten years of growth. Total imports indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, plastic sanitary ware imports contracted to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Germany (X units), distantly followed by France (X units), Italy (X units), Poland (X units), the Netherlands (X units), Belgium (X units) and Spain (X units) represented the largest importers of plastic baths, wash-basins, lavatory pans and covers and similar sanitary ware, together constituting X% of total imports. The following importers - Romania (X units), the Czech Republic (X units), Portugal (X units), Austria (X units), Sweden (X units) and Hungary (X units) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, together comprising X% of total imports. The Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Spain, Austria, the Czech Republic, Romania, Portugal, Sweden and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Hungary, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per unit, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per unit), while Romania ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform