Benelux: Plastic Sanitary Ware Market 2024

Plastic Sanitary Ware Market Size in Benelux

The Benelux plastic sanitary ware market dropped sharply to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a prominent increase 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, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

Plastic Sanitary Ware Production in Benelux

In value terms, plastic sanitary ware production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a noticeable expansion 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 2016 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Plastic Sanitary Ware Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, shipments abroad of plastic baths, wash-basins, lavatory pans and covers and similar sanitary ware increased by X% to X units, rising for the sixth year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports saw a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, plastic sanitary ware exports fell slightly to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated pronounced 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, exports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands was the largest exporting country with an export of about X units, which finished at X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X units), achieving a X% share of total exports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the plastic baths, wash-basins, lavatory pans and covers and similar sanitary ware exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Belgium (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the Netherlands (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Belgium (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest plastic sanitary ware supplier in Benelux, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In the Netherlands, plastic sanitary ware exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per unit, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per unit), while the Netherlands totaled $X per unit.

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

Plastic Sanitary Ware Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, overseas purchases of plastic baths, wash-basins, lavatory pans and covers and similar sanitary ware decreased by X% to X units for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate perceptible growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

In value terms, plastic sanitary ware imports fell dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed perceptible growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then fell notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands was the key importer of plastic baths, wash-basins, lavatory pans and covers and similar sanitary ware in Benelux, with the volume of imports finishing at X units, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X units), comprising a X% share 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 leading importing countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest plastic sanitary ware importing markets in Benelux were the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and Luxembourg ($X).

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a slight curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per unit), while the Netherlands ($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 (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform