Luxembourg: Plastic Lavatory Seat Market 2024

Plastic Lavatory Seat Market Size in Luxembourg

In 2021, the Luxembourg plastic lavatory seat market increased by 16% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Plastic Lavatory Seat Exports

Exports from Luxembourg

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of plastic lavatory seats and covers increased by 4.7% to X units in 2021. In general, exports showed a measured increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 42%. The exports peaked at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, plastic lavatory seat exports shrank to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 15%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X units) was the main destination for plastic lavatory seat exports from Luxembourg, accounting for a 86% share of total exports. Moreover, plastic lavatory seat exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X units), more than tenfold. Germany (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 3.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France amounted to +13.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+5.6% per year) and Germany (-14.8% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for plastic lavatory seats and covers exports from Luxembourg, comprising 71% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to France stood at +3.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (-1.2% per year) and Germany (-15.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average plastic lavatory seat export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, declining by -16.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 37%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs 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 for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Germany (-0.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Plastic Lavatory Seat Imports

Imports into Luxembourg

In 2021, plastic lavatory seat imports into Luxembourg rose modestly to X units, picking up by 4% against the previous year. Overall, imports, however, recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 31% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, plastic lavatory seat imports surged to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X units), Belgium (X units) and China (X units) were the main suppliers of plastic lavatory seat imports to Luxembourg, with a combined 71% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Denmark, Italy, Bulgaria and France, which together accounted for a further 22%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Bulgaria (with a CAGR of +70.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of plastic lavatory seats and covers to Luxembourg, comprising 54% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 23% share of total imports. It was followed by Denmark, with a 7.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+9.0% per year) and Denmark (-2.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average plastic lavatory seat import price amounted to $X per unit, surging by 18% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, plastic lavatory seat import price decreased by -18.8% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 38% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+7.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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