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China - Plastic Baths, Wash-Basins, Lavatory Pans And Covers And Similar Sanitary Ware - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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China - Plastic Baths, Wash-Basins, Lavatory Pans And Covers And Similar Sanitary Ware - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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May 1, 2023

China's Plastic Sanitary Ware Exports Plunge 54%, Averaging $62M in February 2023

China Plastic Sanitary Ware Exports

In February 2023, plastic sanitary ware exports from China fell significantly to 6.4M units, with a decrease of -51.7% compared with the month before. In general, exports showed a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2022 with an increase of 41% m-o-m. The exports peaked at 14M units in June 2022; however, from July 2022 to February 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, plastic sanitary ware exports contracted remarkably to $62M (IndexBox estimates) in February 2023. Overall, exports saw a perceptible slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2022 with an increase of 44% m-o-m. The exports peaked at 143M units in June 2022; however, from July 2022 to February 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

COUNTRYExport Value of Plastic Sanitary Ware in China (million USD)
Feb 2022Mar 2022Apr 2022May 2022Jun 2022Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023
United States21.028.431.436.734.128.125.825.423.420.521.023.910.6
Australia6.86.710.010.28.68.58.611.38.911.613.114.05.2
United Kingdom6.08.58.99.310.29.59.78.69.27.79.111.24.4
Germany4.96.25.66.04.46.65.83.86.64.84.34.63.1
Thailand1.52.84.13.24.03.44.93.95.54.04.23.62.1
Netherlands2.13.64.14.13.43.43.42.93.62.82.43.71.9
Russia0.90.40.90.81.21.71.51.61.81.62.41.41.8
Japan1.12.52.52.72.62.72.13.22.32.92.21.91.6
South Korea1.62.92.72.82.42.62.32.42.33.73.71.81.3
France1.93.42.93.12.23.62.92.32.12.32.22.91.2
India1.62.02.63.34.42.62.02.72.73.33.13.11.1
Mexico1.02.52.11.52.11.42.52.22.32.73.63.10.9
Nigeria0.30.70.60.91.41.11.11.41.00.60.90.90.8
Others32.149.055.758.162.259.950.254.350.758.062.460.926.2
Total82.912013414314313512312612212613513762.4

Exports by Country

The United States (858K units), the UK (765K units) and Germany (539K units) were the main destinations of plastic sanitary ware exports from China, together accounting for 34% of total exports. Thailand, the Netherlands, Australia, Russia, France, Mexico, Japan, India, Nigeria and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

From February 2022 to February 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Nigeria (with a CAGR of +11.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($11M) remains the key foreign market for plastic sanitary ware exports from China, comprising 17% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Australia ($5.2M), with an 8.4% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a 7% share.

From February 2022 to February 2023, the average monthly growth rate of value to the United States totaled -5.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Australia (-2.1% per month) and the UK (-2.7% per month).

Exports by Type

Plastic lavatory seats and covers (4.6M units) was the largest type of plastic sanitary ware exported from China, with a 72% share of total exports. Moreover, plastic lavatory seats and covers exceeded the volume of the second product type, plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns (1.6M units), threefold.

From February 2022 to February 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the volume of export of plastic lavatory seats and covers stood at -3.6%. With regard to the other exported products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns (-0.2% per month) and plastic baths, shower-baths, sinks and wash-basins (-4.9% per month).

In value terms, plastic baths, shower-baths, sinks and wash-basins ($25M), plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns ($21M) and plastic lavatory seats and covers ($17M) were the most exported types of plastic baths, wash-basins, lavatory pans and covers and similar sanitary ware from China worldwide.

Plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns, with a CAGR of +1.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main product categories over the period under review, while shipments for the other products experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In February 2023, the plastic sanitary ware price stood at $9.8 per unit (FOB, China), which is down by -5.7% against the previous month. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in September 2022 when the average export price increased by 13% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $11.7 per unit in December 2022; however, from January 2023 to February 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In February 2023, the country with the highest price was Australia ($21.2 per unit), while the average price for exports to Mexico ($4.9 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From February 2022 to February 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the plastic sanitary ware market in China. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 22231250 - Plastic baths, shower-baths, sinks and wash-basins
  • Prodcom 22231270 - Plastic lavatory seats and covers
  • Prodcom 22231290 - Plastic bidets, lavatory pans, flushing cisterns and similar sanitary ware (excluding baths, showers-baths, sinks and wash-basins, lavatory seats and covers)

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  • Trade (exports and imports) in China
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  11. LIST OF TABLES

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    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

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