Plastic Household Ware Market

The global market for plastics household articles and toilet articles has seen a steady increase in consumption, production, imports, and exports from 2012 to 2022. Market performance is forecasted to continue growing with a CAGR of +1.4% in consumption volume and +3.1% in market value by 2030. The biggest consuming countries include the United States, China, and India, with notable growth rates recorded in India. China dominates production and exports, while the United States is the largest importer. Plastic tableware and kitchenware are the major exported products, with household articles and toilet articles of plastics showing significant growth. Prices have fluctuated throughout the years, with variations among major exporting countries like China and Germany. Overall, the global market for plastics household articles and toilet articles is expected to see continued growth in the near future.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for plastics household articles and toilet articles worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight years. Market performance is forecast to decelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +1.4% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 17M tons by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +3.1% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $75.3B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Plastics Household Articles And Toilet Articles

After ten years of growth, consumption of plastics household articles and toilet articles decreased by -0.1% to 15M tons in 2022. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 8.5%. Over the period under review, global consumption attained the peak volume at 15M tons in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

The global plastic household ware market size declined to $58.9B in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Global consumption peaked at $59.4B in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2022 were the United States (2.7M tons), China (2.3M tons) and India (2.3M tons), together comprising 47% of global consumption.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of +10.7%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($10.3B), China ($10.2B) and India ($7.1B) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2022, with a combined 47% share of the global market.

Among the main consuming countries, India, with a CAGR of +11.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of market size over the period under review, while market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The countries with the highest levels of plastic household ware per capita consumption in 2022 were the United States (8.1 kg per person), Brazil (7.5 kg per person) and Japan (3.6 kg per person).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of consumption, amongst the main consuming countries, was attained by India (with a CAGR of +9.5%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Production

World Production of Plastics Household Articles And Toilet Articles

In 2022, the amount of plastics household articles and toilet articles produced worldwide stood at 15M tons, flattening at 2021. The total output volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 5% against the previous year. Global production peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, plastic household ware production dropped slightly to $59B in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $70B. From 2020 to 2022, global production growth remained at a lower figure.

Production By Country

China (5.3M tons) remains the largest plastic household ware producing country worldwide, accounting for 36% of total volume. Moreover, plastic household ware production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India (2.3M tons), twofold. Brazil (1.6M tons) ranked third in terms of total production with an 11% share.

In China, plastic household ware production expanded at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: India (+10.3% per year) and Brazil (+5.5% per year).

Imports

World Imports of Plastics Household Articles And Toilet Articles

In 2022, approx. 5.8M tons of plastics household articles and toilet articles were imported worldwide; surging by 3.6% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +77.0% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 18%. Over the period under review, global imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, plastic household ware imports expanded modestly to $24B in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 21%. Over the period under review, global imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports By Country

In 2022, the United States (2.4M tons) was the largest importer of plastics household articles and toilet articles, constituting 42% of total imports. Germany (202K tons), Canada (149K tons), France (146K tons), the Netherlands (137K tons), the UK (134K tons), Iraq (123K tons), Japan (116K tons) and Australia (111K tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into the United States increased at an average annual rate of +10.9% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Iraq (+24.8%), the Netherlands (+4.2%), Germany (+3.6%), Canada (+1.5%) and Australia (+1.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Iraq emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +24.8% from 2012-2022. The UK, Japan and France experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. The United States (+15 p.p.) and Iraq (+1.7 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global imports, while Japan, the UK and France saw its share reduced by -1.6%, -1.8% and -2% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($8.3B) constitutes the largest market for imported plastics household articles and toilet articles worldwide, comprising 35% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($1.3B), with a 5.2% share of global imports. It was followed by Canada, with a 4% share.

In the United States, plastic household ware imports expanded at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Germany (+3.5% per year) and Canada (+3.4% per year).

Imports By Type

In 2022, plastic tableware and kitchenware (3.1M tons), distantly followed by household articles and toilet articles of plastics (2.6M tons) represented the major types of plastics household articles and toilet articles, together generating 100% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main imported products, was attained by household articles and toilet articles of plastics (with a CAGR of +6.3%).

In value terms, plastic tableware and kitchenware ($13.7B) and household articles and toilet articles of plastics ($10.6B) constituted the products with the highest levels of imports in 2022.

Among the main imported products, household articles and toilet articles of plastics, with a CAGR of +5.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices By Type

The average plastic household ware import price stood at $4,165 per ton in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 4.5%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $4,814 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major imported products. In 2022, the product with the highest price was plastic tableware and kitchenware ($4,357 per ton), while the price for household articles and toilet articles of plastics stood at $4,072 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by plastic tableware and kitchenware (-0.8%).

Import Prices By Country

In 2022, the average plastic household ware import price amounted to $4,165 per ton, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 4.5%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $4,814 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($6,496 per ton), while Iraq ($2,109 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+4.4%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Plastics Household Articles And Toilet Articles

For the sixth year in a row, the global market recorded growth in overseas shipments of plastics household articles and toilet articles, which increased by 5.6% to 5.3M tons in 2022. In general, total exports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +52.8% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 18%. Over the period under review, the global exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, plastic household ware exports totaled $28.1B in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +73.4% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 23% against the previous year. The global exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports By Country

China dominates exports structure, recording 3M tons, which was near 57% of total exports in 2022. The following exporters - Turkey (201K tons), the United States (198K tons), Italy (132K tons), the Netherlands (120K tons), Poland (112K tons), Germany (109K tons), the United Arab Emirates (103K tons), Mexico (99K tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (99K tons) - together made up 22% of total exports.

Exports from China increased at an average annual rate of +9.9% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (+15.3%), Turkey (+10.5%), the Netherlands (+8.5%), Mexico (+8.4%), Poland (+5.4%), Taiwan (Chinese) (+2.6%), Germany (+1.9%) and the United States (+1.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the United Arab Emirates emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +15.3% from 2012-2022. Italy experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2022, the share of China increased by +16 percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($17.2B) remains the largest plastic household ware supplier worldwide, comprising 61% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($1.1B), with a 3.9% share of global exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 3.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in China amounted to +16.1%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+2.3% per year) and Germany (+2.7% per year).

Exports By Type

Plastic tableware and kitchenware was the key exported product with an export of around 3.1M tons, which finished at 59% of total exports. It was distantly followed by household articles and toilet articles of plastics (2.1M tons), committing a 41% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exported products, was attained by household articles and toilet articles of plastics (with a CAGR of +6.9%).

In value terms, plastic tableware and kitchenware ($16.1B) and household articles and toilet articles of plastics ($11.7B) appeared to be the products with the highest levels of exports in 2022.

Household articles and toilet articles of plastics, with a CAGR of +9.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exported products over the period under review.

Export Prices By Type

In 2022, the average plastic household ware export price amounted to $5,331 per ton, surging by 3.4% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 6.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exported products. In 2022, the product with the highest price was household articles and toilet articles of plastics ($5,495 per ton), while the average price for exports of plastic tableware and kitchenware totaled $5,271 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by plastic household articles (+2.5%).

Export Prices By Country

In 2022, the average plastic household ware export price amounted to $5,331 per ton, surging by 3.4% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 6.8% against the previous year. The global export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($7,984 per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($2,893 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+5.7%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform