New Zealand: Plastic Lavatory Seat Market 2024

Plastic Lavatory Seat Market Size in New Zealand

The New Zealand plastic lavatory seat market soared to $X in 2021, increasing by 41% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value 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, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Plastic Lavatory Seat Exports

Exports from New Zealand

In 2021, shipments abroad of plastic lavatory seats and covers decreased by -20.9% to X units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, saw a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 158% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, plastic lavatory seat exports dropped markedly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 95% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Australia (X units), Tonga (X units) and Cook Islands (X units) were the main destinations of plastic lavatory seat exports from New Zealand, together accounting for 91% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Tonga (with a CAGR of +27.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for plastic lavatory seat exported from New Zealand were Australia ($X), Tonga ($X) and Cook Islands ($X), with a combined 91% share of total exports.

Tonga, with a CAGR of +23.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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

The average plastic lavatory seat export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, waning by -19.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 62%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Australia ($X per unit) and Tonga ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Cook Islands ($X per unit) and Samoa ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Fiji (-0.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Plastic Lavatory Seat Imports

Imports into New Zealand

Plastic lavatory seat imports into New Zealand soared to X units in 2021, growing by 26% on the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 49%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain 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 +5.4% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) constituted the largest plastic lavatory seat supplier to New Zealand, with a 71% share of total imports. Moreover, plastic lavatory seat imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Thailand (X units), tenfold. Germany (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at +10.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (+28.4% per year) and Germany (+17.8% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of plastic lavatory seats and covers to New Zealand, comprising 71% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Thailand ($X), with a 6.9% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to +13.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (+23.8% per year) and Germany (+10.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average plastic lavatory seat import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, growing by 12% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a slight descent. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Australia ($X per unit) and Thailand ($X per unit), while the price for Malaysia ($X per unit) and China ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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