Poland: Plastic Lavatory Seat Market 2025

Plastic Lavatory Seat Market Size in Poland

In 2021, the Polish plastic lavatory seat market increased by 13% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% 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 hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Plastic Lavatory Seat Production in Poland

In value terms, plastic lavatory seat production fell significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 84%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Plastic Lavatory Seat Exports

Exports from Poland

Plastic lavatory seat exports from Poland was estimated at X units in 2021, increasing by 9.2% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports saw prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 30% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, plastic lavatory seat exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 46%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units), Ukraine (X units) and Romania (X units) were the main destinations of plastic lavatory seat exports from Poland, with a combined 49% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the Czech Republic, France, Hungary, the Netherlands, the UK, Slovakia, Russia, Austria, Belgium and Norway, which together accounted for a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +132.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for plastic lavatory seats and covers exports from Poland, comprising 35% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ukraine ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to +25.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ukraine (+8.5% per year) and the Czech Republic (+11.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average plastic lavatory seat export price amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Ukraine ($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 Hungary (+7.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plastic Lavatory Seat Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2021, purchases abroad of plastic lavatory seats and covers increased by 14% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% 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 +48.6% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, plastic lavatory seat imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a prominent expansion 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 +46.6% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports attained 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 Poland, accounting for a 50% share of total imports. Moreover, plastic lavatory seat imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X units), threefold. The Netherlands (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +21.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+26.7% per year) and the Netherlands (+55.5% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of plastic lavatory seats and covers to Poland, comprising 43% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Slovakia, with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled +21.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+17.2% per year) and Slovakia (-5.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average plastic lavatory seat import price amounted to $X per unit, rising by 5.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Spain ($X per unit), while the price for Turkey ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+9.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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