Benelux: Market for Plastic Baths, Shower-Baths, Sinks And Wash-Basins 2024

Market Size for Plastic Baths, Shower-Baths, Sinks And Wash-Basins in Benelux

The Benelux plastic bath or sink market reached $X in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a buoyant increase. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Production of Plastic Baths, Shower-Baths, Sinks And Wash-Basins in Benelux

In value terms, plastic bath or sink production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -0.1% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 67%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports in Benelux

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of plastic baths, shower-baths, sinks and wash-basins decreased by -30.2% to X units in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a slight contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 75%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X units in 2021, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

In value terms, plastic bath or sink exports declined significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 49%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then fell significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands was the largest exporter of plastic baths, shower-baths, sinks and wash-basins in Benelux, with the volume of exports resulting at X units, which was near 62% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X units), committing a 37% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +2.2%).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest plastic bath or sink supplier in Benelux, comprising 78% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 22% share of total exports.

In the Netherlands, plastic bath or sink exports increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per unit, rising by 11% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 19%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per unit), while Belgium stood at $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+0.8%).

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

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, supplies from abroad of plastic baths, shower-baths, sinks and wash-basins decreased by -23.9% to X units for the first time since 2015, thus ending a six-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a measured increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 58%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2021, and then fell markedly in the following year.

In value terms, plastic bath or sink imports shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted a pronounced increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 41%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X units) and the Netherlands (X units) prevails in imports structure, together comprising 98% of total imports. Luxembourg (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +6.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and Luxembourg ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +7.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 7.2% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the import price increased by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+3.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform