Germany: Plastic Lavatory Seat Market 2025

Plastic Lavatory Seat Market Size in Germany

The German plastic lavatory seat market expanded remarkably to $X in 2021, with an increase of 13% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Plastic lavatory seat consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Plastic Lavatory Seat Production in Germany

In value terms, plastic lavatory seat production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a deep setback. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Plastic Lavatory Seat Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2021, the amount of plastic lavatory seats and covers exported from Germany was estimated at X units, surging by 8.6% against 2020. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 12%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, plastic lavatory seat exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor 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

The Netherlands (X units), Austria (X units) and Italy (X units) were the main destinations of plastic lavatory seat exports from Germany, with a combined 33% share of total exports. These countries were followed by France, Poland, the UK, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Russia, Sweden, Switzerland, Romania and Belgium, which together accounted for a further 42%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Sweden (with a CAGR of +20.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for plastic lavatory seat exported from Germany were the Netherlands ($X), Italy ($X) and Austria ($X), with a combined 30% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the UK, France, Poland, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Russia, Belgium, Sweden, Hungary and Romania, which together accounted for a further 42%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Romania, with a CAGR of +19.5%, 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 average plastic lavatory seat export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, increasing by 12% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a noticeable curtailment. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($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 UK (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plastic Lavatory Seat Imports

Imports into Germany

Plastic lavatory seat imports into Germany rose remarkably to X units in 2021, with an increase of 5.2% on the previous year's figure. Overall, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% 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 +33.0% against 2014 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 16% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, plastic lavatory seat imports surged to $X in 2021. The total import 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. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

China (X units), Bulgaria (X units) and Italy (X units) were the main suppliers of plastic lavatory seat imports to Germany, together comprising 81% of total imports. These countries were followed by Denmark, Austria, Turkey and Egypt, which together accounted for a further 13%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Egypt (with a CAGR of +65.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Bulgaria ($X) and Denmark ($X) appeared to be the largest plastic lavatory seat suppliers to Germany, together comprising 72% of total imports. Italy, Austria, Turkey and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 19%.

Egypt, with a CAGR of +64.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average plastic lavatory seat import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a slight downturn. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+6.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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