Switzerland: Market for Plastics Bidets, Lavatory Pans and Flushing Cisterns 2024

Market Size for Plastics Bidets, Lavatory Pans and Flushing Cisterns in Switzerland

In 2021, the Swiss market for plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, the total consumption indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Plastics Bidets, Lavatory Pans and Flushing Cisterns in Switzerland

In value terms, production of plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production posted strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 460%. Production of peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Plastics Bidets, Lavatory Pans and Flushing Cisterns

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, the amount of plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns exported from Switzerland expanded remarkably to X units, with an increase of 5.4% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +120.6% against 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 27%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns reached $X in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +76.0% against 2013 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 20%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units) was the main destination for exports of plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns from Switzerland, with a 90% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X units), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany stood at +6.9%.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns exports from Switzerland, comprising 91% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 3.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany stood at +6.7%.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns stood at $X per unit in 2021, growing by 2.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 22% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Italy amounted to $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (+2.0%).

Imports of Plastics Bidets, Lavatory Pans and Flushing Cisterns

Imports into Switzerland

In 2021, the amount of plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns imported into Switzerland rose sharply to X units, growing by 12% on 2020 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns soared to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% 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 +46.4% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 21%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X units) constituted the largest plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns supplier to Switzerland, accounting for a 80% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Austria (X units), eightfold. Italy (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany stood at +3.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (+34.8% per year) and Italy (+4.3% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns to Switzerland, comprising 85% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Austria ($X), with a 6.3% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 3.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany amounted to +6.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (+24.4% per year) and Italy (+2.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 8.4% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 9.8%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while the price for Austria ($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 (+2.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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