Global Plastic Lavatory Seat Market 2024

Plastic Lavatory Seat Market Size

In 2021, the global plastic lavatory seat market decreased by -5.1% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after five years of growth. In general, the total consumption indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -9.9% against 2019 indices. Global consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Plastic Lavatory Seat Production

In value terms, plastic lavatory seat production reduced slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 37%. Global production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Plastic Lavatory Seat Exports

Exports

Global plastic lavatory seat exports surged to X units in 2021, growing by 16% compared with the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 30%. Over the period under review, the global exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, plastic lavatory seat exports soared to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

China prevails in exports structure, finishing at X units, which was near 53% of total exports in 2021. Bulgaria (X units) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Malaysia (X units) and Germany (X units). All these countries together took near 20% share of total exports. Turkey (X units), Italy (X units), the Netherlands (X units), Spain (X units), Austria (X units) and the United States (X units) took a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to plastic lavatory seat exports from China stood at +3.6%. At the same time, Malaysia (+28.8%), the Netherlands (+18.8%), Turkey (+9.6%), Bulgaria (+8.4%), Austria (+6.6%), Germany (+3.8%) and Spain (+2.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Malaysia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +28.8% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Italy (-2.4%) and the United States (-3.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Malaysia (+4.4 p.p.) and Bulgaria (+2.6 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while the United States, Italy and China saw its share reduced by -1.7%, -1.7% and -4.5% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest plastic lavatory seat supplier worldwide, comprising 42% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 10% share of global exports. It was followed by Bulgaria, with an 8.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in China stood at +3.9%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+1.4% per year) and Bulgaria (+10.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average plastic lavatory seat export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, increasing by 3.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average export price increased by 16% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2017 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while Turkey ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+8.2%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plastic Lavatory Seat Imports

Imports

Global plastic lavatory seat imports rose notably to X units in 2021, increasing by 15% compared with the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, plastic lavatory seat imports surged to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the period 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, Germany (X units), distantly followed by the UK (X units), the United States (X units) and France (X units) represented the key importers of plastic lavatory seats and covers, together creating 37% of total imports. The Netherlands (X units), Italy (X units), Poland (X units), Canada (X units), Thailand (X units), Spain (X units), Belgium (X units), Mexico (X units) and Russia (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +12.4%), while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Germany ($X) and the UK ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together accounting for 36% of global imports. France, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland, Canada, Spain, Belgium, Russia, Thailand and Mexico lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

Italy, with a CAGR of +11.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average plastic lavatory seat import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, growing by 7.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 11% against the previous year. Global import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while Mexico ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+8.6%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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