China: Plastic Lavatory Seat Market 2025

Plastic Lavatory Seat Market Size in China

In 2021, the Chinese plastic lavatory seat market decreased by -17.4% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, consumption, however, recorded resilient growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Plastic Lavatory Seat Production in China

In value terms, plastic lavatory seat production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +8.7% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Plastic lavatory seat production peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Plastic Lavatory Seat Exports

Exports from China

In 2021, approx. X units of plastic lavatory seats and covers were exported from China; picking up by 15% compared with the previous year. In general, total exports indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +103.1% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 66%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, plastic lavatory seat exports expanded notably to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units), Germany (X units) and the UK (X units) were the main destinations of plastic lavatory seat exports from China, with a combined 36% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Mexico, the Netherlands, France, Thailand, Australia, Italy, Poland, Brazil, Spain and South Korea, which together accounted for a further 33%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by South Korea (with a CAGR of +31.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Germany ($X) and the UK ($X) were the largest markets for plastic lavatory seat exported from China worldwide, with a combined 35% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Mexico, Thailand, France, Australia, Brazil, Poland, Italy, Spain and South Korea, which together accounted for a further 30%.

South Korea, with a CAGR of +26.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average plastic lavatory seat export price amounted to $X per unit, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 35% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2017 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Mexico ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+0.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plastic Lavatory Seat Imports

Imports into China

In 2021, plastic lavatory seat imports into China rose notably to X units, with an increase of 7.8% compared with 2020. Overall, total imports indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -3.9% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 53% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, plastic lavatory seat imports totaled $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Denmark (X units), Japan (X units) and Italy (X units) were the main suppliers of plastic lavatory seat imports to China, with a combined 42% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Austria, Thailand, Germany, South Korea, Bulgaria and the United States, which together accounted for a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Austria (with a CAGR of +27.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Japan ($X), Denmark ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest plastic lavatory seat suppliers to China, with a combined 47% share of total imports. Bulgaria, Austria, Italy, Thailand, the United States and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Bulgaria, with a CAGR of +21.3%, 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.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average plastic lavatory seat import price amounted to $X per unit, rising by 3.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 7.8%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while the price for South Korea ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bulgaria (+20.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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