Sweden: Plastic Lavatory Seat Market 2025

Plastic Lavatory Seat Market Size in Sweden

After four years of growth, the Swedish plastic lavatory seat market decreased by -29.7% to $X in 2021. In general, the total consumption indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Plastic lavatory seat consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

Plastic Lavatory Seat Production in Sweden

In value terms, plastic lavatory seat production shrank rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 356% against the previous year. Plastic lavatory seat production peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

Plastic Lavatory Seat Exports

Exports from Sweden

In 2021, shipments abroad of plastic lavatory seats and covers increased by 4.6% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, plastic lavatory seat exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Norway (X units), Denmark (X units) and Finland (X units) were the main destinations of plastic lavatory seat exports from Sweden, together accounting for 63% of total exports. Poland, Germany, Estonia, the United States, Lithuania and Latvia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Estonia (with a CAGR of +16.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Denmark ($X), Norway ($X) and Finland ($X) constituted the largest markets for plastic lavatory seat exported from Sweden worldwide, together accounting for 65% of total exports. The United States, Germany, Estonia, Poland, Lithuania and Latvia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 18%.

Among the main countries of destination, Estonia, with a CAGR of +12.9%, recorded 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

In 2021, the average plastic lavatory seat export price amounted to $X per unit, surging by 5.1% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 19%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Latvia (+14.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plastic Lavatory Seat Imports

Imports into Sweden

In 2021, plastic lavatory seat imports into Sweden rose markedly to X units, growing by 10% against the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, plastic lavatory seat imports soared to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% from 2012 to 2021; 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, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of plastic lavatory seat to Sweden, with a 45% share of total imports. Moreover, plastic lavatory seat imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Bulgaria (X units), twofold. Germany (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at +4.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bulgaria (+59.7% per year) and Germany (+3.6% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of plastic lavatory seats and covers to Sweden, comprising 40% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bulgaria ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at +6.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bulgaria (+69.3% per year) and Germany (+4.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average plastic lavatory seat import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, jumping by 16% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bulgaria (+6.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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