France - Plastic Baths, Wash-Basins, Lavatory Pans And Covers And Similar Sanitary Ware - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingFrance Sees Modest Rise in Plastic Sanitary Ware Imports, Reaching $417 Million in 2023
France Plastic Sanitary Ware Imports
In 2023, approx. 22M units of plastic baths, wash-basins, lavatory pans and covers and similar sanitary ware were imported into France; which is down by -6% compared with 2022 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2013 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 31%. Imports peaked at 25M units in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, plastic sanitary ware imports expanded modestly to $417M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Overall, total imports indicated a notable expansion from 2013 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports decreased by -3.8% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 28% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $434M. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Plastic Sanitary Ware in France (million USD) | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| Spain | 17.2 | 22.8 | 27.3 | 36.4 | 45.4 | 57.4 | 63.9 | 71.0 | 99.2 | 93.8 | 102 |
| Germany | 65.3 | 67.4 | 53.9 | 58.7 | 71.5 | 75.6 | 74.7 | 76.8 | 87.2 | 74.7 | 81.4 |
| Poland | 7.8 | 11.1 | 9.7 | 11.1 | 15.4 | 19.1 | 35.8 | 36.1 | 46.2 | 44.4 | 42.0 |
| China | 45.1 | 44.2 | 38.9 | 39.6 | 50.7 | 49.9 | 47.1 | 46.5 | 62.8 | 53.2 | 40.0 |
| Italy | 26.6 | 20.6 | 16.5 | 17.2 | 19.6 | 21.0 | 24.6 | 24.8 | 33.1 | 30.8 | 32.1 |
| Egypt | 13.4 | 13.7 | 10.7 | 10.6 | 13.2 | 12.6 | 13.4 | 10.9 | 15.5 | 14.5 | 16.9 |
| Slovakia | 0.9 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 2.5 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 6.9 | 12.8 | 15.4 |
| United Kingdom | 22.9 | 27.4 | 21.6 | 22.8 | 22.6 | 25.9 | 24.3 | 17.2 | 11.4 | 9.0 | 7.6 |
| Others | 59.3 | 65.5 | 51.8 | 52.9 | 53.1 | 53.9 | 55.6 | 50.7 | 71.2 | 69.6 | 79.9 |
| Total | 259 | 274 | 231 | 251 | 293 | 318 | 344 | 338 | 434 | 403 | 417 |
Imports by Country
Germany (5.3M units), China (5.3M units) and Italy (1.7M units) were the main suppliers of plastic sanitary ware imports to France, together accounting for 56% of total imports. Spain, Poland, the UK, Egypt and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 13%.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Slovakia (with a CAGR of +29.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Spain ($102M), Germany ($81M) and Poland ($42M) constituted the largest plastic sanitary ware suppliers to France, together comprising 54% of total imports. China, Italy, Egypt, Slovakia and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.
In terms of the main suppliers, Slovakia, with a CAGR of +33.1%, 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.
Imports by Type
Plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns (10M units), plastic lavatory seats and covers (9.3M units) and plastic baths, shower-baths, sinks and wash-basins (2.4M units) were the main products of plastic sanitary ware imports to France.
From 2013 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for plastic baths, shower-baths, sinks and wash-basins (with a CAGR of +9.4%), while purchases for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, plastic baths, shower-baths, sinks and wash-basins ($261M) constituted the largest type of plastic baths, wash-basins, lavatory pans and covers and similar sanitary ware supplied to France, comprising 63% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns ($115M), with a 28% share of total imports.
Import Prices by Country
In 2023, the plastic sanitary ware price amounted to $19 per unit (CIF, France), increasing by 10% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 25%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($62 per unit), while the price for Bulgaria ($5 per unit) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+9.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the plastic sanitary ware market in France. 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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- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
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Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
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- UNSATURATED MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
