Australia: Plastic Sanitary Ware Market 2024

Plastic Sanitary Ware Market Size in Australia

The Australian plastic sanitary ware market dropped modestly to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Plastic sanitary ware consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Plastic Sanitary Ware Production in Australia

In value terms, plastic sanitary ware production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Plastic Sanitary Ware Exports

Exports from Australia

In 2022, overseas shipments of plastic baths, wash-basins, lavatory pans and covers and similar sanitary ware increased by X% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. In general, exports, however, showed a pronounced downturn. The exports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, plastic sanitary ware exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

New Zealand (X units) was the main destination for plastic sanitary ware exports from Australia, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, plastic sanitary ware exports to New Zealand exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Papua New Guinea (X units), fivefold. South Korea (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to New Zealand totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Papua New Guinea (X% per year) and South Korea (X% per year).

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) remains the key foreign market for plastic baths, wash-basins, lavatory pans and covers and similar sanitary ware exports from Australia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Papua New Guinea, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to New Zealand totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (X% per year) and Papua New Guinea (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average plastic sanitary ware export price amounted to $X per unit, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, enjoyed a tangible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Canada ($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 Samoa (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plastic Sanitary Ware Imports

Imports into Australia

In 2022, overseas purchases of plastic baths, wash-basins, lavatory pans and covers and similar sanitary ware increased by X% to X units, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports saw pronounced growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, plastic sanitary ware imports expanded to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of plastic sanitary ware to Australia, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, plastic sanitary ware imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X units), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United States (X units), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of plastic baths, wash-basins, lavatory pans and covers and similar sanitary ware to Australia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average plastic sanitary ware import price amounted to $X per unit, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price enjoyed a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per unit), while the price for Thailand ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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