Australia: Market for Plastic Baths, Shower-Baths, Sinks And Wash-Basins 2025

Exports of Plastic Baths, Shower-Baths, Sinks And Wash-Basins

Exports from Australia

In 2022, approx. X units of plastic baths, shower-baths, sinks and wash-basins were exported from Australia; which is down by -27.2% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 99%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, plastic bath or sink exports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +52.5% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 86% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then plummeted in the following year.

Exports by Country

New Zealand (X units), France (X units) and the United States (X units) were the main destinations of plastic bath or sink exports from Australia, together accounting for 95% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by France (with a CAGR of +15.9%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X), France ($X) and the United States ($X) constituted the largest markets for plastic bath or sink exported from Australia worldwide, together accounting for 95% of total exports.

France, with a CAGR of +9.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average plastic bath or sink export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, increasing by 13% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 34% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to France ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+19.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Plastic Baths, Shower-Baths, Sinks And Wash-Basins

Imports into Australia

For the fourth consecutive year, Australia recorded growth in overseas purchases of plastic baths, shower-baths, sinks and wash-basins, which increased by 0.6% to X units in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, plastic bath or sink imports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 37%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) was the main supplier of plastic bath or sink to Australia, accounting for a 90% share of total imports. It was followed by Slovakia (X units), with a 1.8% share of total imports. The third position in this ranking was taken by South Africa (X units), with a 1.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +2.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Slovakia (+80.9% per year) and South Africa (+7.4% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of plastic baths, shower-baths, sinks and wash-basins to Australia, comprising 91% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Slovakia ($X), with a 1.8% share of total imports. It was followed by South Africa, with a 1.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at +11.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Slovakia (+87.3% per year) and South Africa (+16.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average plastic bath or sink import price amounted to $X per unit, surging by 4.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price posted a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 63% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were South Africa ($X per unit) and India ($X per unit), while the price for Slovakia ($X per unit) and China ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+8.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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