Europe: Plastic Lavatory Seat Market 2024

Plastic Lavatory Seat Market Size in Europe

The Europe plastic lavatory seat market expanded notably to $X in 2021, rising by 5.6% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Plastic Lavatory Seat Production in Europe

In value terms, plastic lavatory seat production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Plastic Lavatory Seat Exports

Exports in Europe

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of plastic lavatory seats and covers, when their volume increased by 16% to X units. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% 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 attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, plastic lavatory seat exports surged to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Bulgaria (X units), distantly followed by Germany (X units), Italy (X units), the Netherlands (X units), Spain (X units) and Austria (X units) represented the largest exporters of plastic lavatory seats and covers, together creating 70% of total exports. Poland (X units), Belgium (X units), Portugal (X units), Slovakia (X units), France (X units), Serbia (X units) and Croatia (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 leading exporting countries, was attained by Serbia (with a CAGR of +31.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Bulgaria ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, with a combined 56% share of total exports. Austria, Spain, Poland, the Netherlands, Portugal, France, Slovakia, Belgium, Serbia and Croatia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 32%.

Serbia, with a CAGR of +30.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Europe amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 7.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a slight decrease. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a 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 Germany ($X per unit), while Serbia ($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 Europe

For the sixth consecutive year, Europe recorded growth in purchases abroad of plastic lavatory seats and covers, which increased by 13% to X units in 2021. Total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +78.9% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, plastic lavatory seat imports surged to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X units), distantly followed by the UK (X units), France (X units), the Netherlands (X units), Italy (X units) and Poland (X units) were the major importers of plastic lavatory seats and covers, together achieving 65% of total imports. The following importers - Spain (X units), Belgium (X units), Russia (X units), Romania (X units), Portugal (X units), Sweden (X units) and Austria (X units) - together made up 19% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of +12.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported plastic lavatory seats and covers in Europe, comprising 25% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 7% share.

In Germany, plastic lavatory seat imports increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the UK (+5.3% per year) and France (+4.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Europe amounted to $X per unit, surging by 9.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a slight decrease. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Austria ($X per unit), while the UK ($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