United Kingdom: Lamp Plastic Parts Market 2025

Lamp Plastic Parts Market Size in the UK

In 2021, the UK lamp plastic parts market decreased by -1.4% to $X, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the market value increased by 8.7%. Lamp plastic parts consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Lamp Plastic Parts Production in the UK

In value terms, lamp plastic parts production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 10%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Lamp Plastic Parts Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2021, approx. X tons of plastic parts for lamps and lighting fittings were exported from the UK; shrinking by -15.2% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, total exports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -25.1% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 43%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lamp plastic parts exports shrank rapidly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 32% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Denmark (X tons), Ireland (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of lamp plastic parts exports from the UK, with a combined 66% share of total exports. Romania, Poland, the United Arab Emirates, Germany, China, Italy, Austria and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 19%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of +70.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Denmark ($X) remains the key foreign market for plastic parts for lamps and lighting fittings exports from the UK, comprising 23% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 9% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Denmark amounted to +13.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+36.2% per year) and France (-1.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average lamp plastic parts export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, reducing by -10.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a noticeable contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by 23%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ireland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+16.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lamp Plastic Parts Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2021, purchases abroad of plastic parts for lamps and lighting fittings decreased by -11.7% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports recorded a noticeable decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 17% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lamp plastic parts imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest lamp plastic parts supplier to the UK, accounting for a 56% share of total imports. Moreover, lamp plastic parts imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), fivefold. South Korea (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to -1.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+4.5% per year) and South Korea (+95.5% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of plastic parts for lamps and lighting fittings to the UK, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Austria, with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +2.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+4.9% per year) and Austria (+11.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average lamp plastic parts import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 36% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.1%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for South Korea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+16.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :