EU: Plastic Lavatory Seat Market 2024

Plastic Lavatory Seat Market Size in the EU

The EU plastic lavatory seat market stood at $X in 2021, remaining stable against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Plastic Lavatory Seat Production in the EU

In value terms, plastic lavatory seat production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a slight increase. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Plastic Lavatory Seat Exports

Exports in the EU

Plastic lavatory seat exports surged to X units in 2021, increasing by 18% against the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% 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.

In value terms, plastic lavatory seat exports soared to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Bulgaria (X units) represented the largest exporter of plastic lavatory seats and covers, committing 33% of total exports. Germany (X units) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 17% share, followed by Italy (6.9%), the Netherlands (6.1%), Spain (5.9%) and Austria (5.7%). Poland (X units), Belgium (X units), Portugal (X units), Slovakia (X units), France (X units), Croatia (X units) and the Czech Republic (X units) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +18.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Bulgaria ($X) and Italy ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, together accounting for 59% of total exports. These countries were followed by Austria, Spain, Poland, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Portugal, France, Slovakia, Belgium and Croatia, which together accounted for a further 36%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +18.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per unit in 2021, surging by 7.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 8.6%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per unit), while Croatia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+5.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plastic Lavatory Seat Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2021, imports of plastic lavatory seats and covers in the European Union amounted to X units, surging by 12% on the previous year. Total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +88.8% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 14%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, plastic lavatory seat imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% 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 increased by +61.8% against 2015 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany represented the main importer of plastic lavatory seats and covers in the European Union, with the volume of imports finishing at X units, which was approx. 33% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by France (X units), the Netherlands (X units), Italy (X units) and Poland (X units), together achieving a 33% share of total imports. Spain (X units), Belgium (X units), Romania (X units), Portugal (X units), Sweden (X units), Austria (X units), the Czech Republic (X units) and Hungary (X units) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to plastic lavatory seat imports into Germany stood at +6.5%. At the same time, Romania (+12.9%), Italy (+12.4%), Hungary (+10.7%), Portugal (+8.9%), the Netherlands (+8.8%), France (+8.2%), Spain (+8.1%), Poland (+7.1%), Belgium (+6.4%), Austria (+5.9%), the Czech Republic (+4.9%) and Sweden (+4.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Romania emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +12.9% from 2012-2021. While the share of Italy (+2.5 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Germany (-2.3 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported plastic lavatory seats and covers in the European Union, comprising 31% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with an 8.8% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with an 8.5% share.

In Germany, plastic lavatory seat imports expanded at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+4.2% per year) and the Netherlands (+7.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per unit in 2021, with an increase of 9.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a slight decline. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per unit), while France ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+3.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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