Plastic Sanitary Ware Market

The global plastic sanitary ware market is driven by increasing demand for products such as plastic baths, wash-basins, lavatory pans, and covers. From 2022 to 2030, the market is forecasted to expand with a CAGR of +3.3%, reaching a volume of 3.2B units and a value of $57.3B by the end of 2030. Market performance has shown fluctuations over the analyzed period, with noticeable increases in consumption and production. Major consuming and producing countries include China, the United States, and India. Significant growth rates were recorded for plastic lavatory seats and covers, while imports and exports have also seen fluctuations in volume and value over the years.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for plastic baths, wash-basins, lavatory pans and covers and similar sanitary ware worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight-year period. Market performance is forecast to retain its current trend pattern, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +3.3% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 3.2B units by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +3.5% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $57.3B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Plastic Baths, Wash-Basins, Lavatory Pans And Covers And Similar Sanitary Ware

In 2022, the amount of plastic baths, wash-basins, lavatory pans and covers and similar sanitary ware consumed worldwide fell modestly to 2.4B units, with a decrease of -3.5% against the year before. Overall, the total consumption indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +1.5% against 2020 indices. Global consumption peaked at 2.5B units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The global plastic sanitary ware market revenue fell to $43.6B in 2022, which is down by -5% 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% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 9.6%. Over the period under review, the global market reached the maximum level at $45.9B in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2022 were China (428M units), the United States (227M units) and India (167M units), with a combined 34% share of global consumption.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of +9.2%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest plastic sanitary ware markets worldwide were China ($5.8B), the United States ($4.3B) and Russia ($4.2B), together accounting for 33% of the global market.

The United States, with a CAGR of +8.2%, saw the highest growth rate of market size in terms of the main consuming countries over the period under review, while market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the highest levels of plastic sanitary ware per capita consumption was registered in Austria (17 units per person), followed by Russia (0.8 units per person), South Korea (0.7 units per person) and the United States (0.7 units per person), while the world average per capita consumption of plastic sanitary ware was estimated at 0.3 units per person.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of the plastic sanitary ware per capita consumption in Austria amounted to +2.3%. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of per capita consumption growth: Russia (-1.0% per year) and South Korea (+4.9% per year).

Consumption By Type

Plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns (1.6B units) constituted the product with the largest volume of consumption, accounting for 65% of total volume. Moreover, plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, plastic lavatory seats and covers (673M units), twofold.

For plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns, consumption expanded at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the period from 2012-2022. With regard to the other consumed products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: plastic lavatory seats and covers (+6.8% per year) and plastic baths, shower-baths, sinks and wash-basins (+1.1% per year).

In value terms, plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns ($16.9B), plastic baths, shower-baths, sinks and wash-basins ($16.1B) and plastic lavatory seats and covers ($4.2B) were the products with the highest levels of market value in 2022.

Plastic lavatory seats and covers, with a CAGR of +7.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of market size among the main consumed products over the period under review, while market for the other products experienced mixed trends in the market figures.

Production

World Production of Plastic Baths, Wash-Basins, Lavatory Pans And Covers And Similar Sanitary Ware

In 2022, the amount of plastic baths, wash-basins, lavatory pans and covers and similar sanitary ware produced worldwide dropped modestly to 2.4B units, shrinking by -3.8% on the previous year's figure. Overall, the total production indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by +0.8% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 20%. Global production peaked at 2.5B units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, plastic sanitary ware production shrank modestly to $37.8B in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Global production peaked at $42.9B in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Production By Country

China (580M units) remains the largest plastic sanitary ware producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 24% of total volume. Moreover, plastic sanitary ware production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States (192M units), threefold. India (159M units) ranked third in terms of total production with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in China stood at +4.6%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United States (+8.5% per year) and India (+6.3% per year).

Production By Type

Plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns (1.6B units) constituted the product with the largest volume of production, accounting for 65% of total volume. Moreover, plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, plastic lavatory seats and covers (683M units), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of the volume of plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns production totaled +3.3%. For the other products, the average annual rates were as follows: plastic lavatory seats and covers (+6.1% per year) and plastic baths, shower-baths, sinks and wash-basins (+0.7% per year).

In value terms, the largest types of plastic baths, wash-basins, lavatory pans and covers and similar sanitary ware in terms of market size were plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns ($17B), plastic baths, shower-baths, sinks and wash-basins ($16.3B) and plastic lavatory seats and covers ($4.4B).

In terms of the main produced products, plastic lavatory seats and covers, with a CAGR of +8.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of market size over the period under review, while production for the other products experienced mixed trends in the production figures.

Imports

World Imports of Plastic Baths, Wash-Basins, Lavatory Pans And Covers And Similar Sanitary Ware

In 2022, the amount of plastic baths, wash-basins, lavatory pans and covers and similar sanitary ware imported worldwide reduced slightly to 418M units, declining by -2.8% against 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 18%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 430M units, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

In value terms, plastic sanitary ware imports contracted to $5.4B in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% 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 +54.4% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $5.7B, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports By Country

In 2022, Germany (46M units) and the United States (42M units) represented the largest importers of plastic baths, wash-basins, lavatory pans and covers and similar sanitary warearound the world, together accounting for near 21% of total imports. The UK (24M units) held the next position in the ranking, followed by France (23M units). All these countries together held near 11% share of total imports. Italy (16M units), the Netherlands (15M units), Poland (14M units), India (10M units), Belgium (10M units), Spain (8.3M units), Russia (8.2M units), Canada (8.1M units) and Thailand (7.2M units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Thailand (with a CAGR of +9.1%), while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest plastic sanitary ware importing markets worldwide were the United States ($630M), Germany ($519M) and France ($403M), with a combined 29% share of global imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, the United States, with a CAGR of +12.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports By Type

Plastic lavatory seats and covers (212M units) and plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns (180M units) dominates imports structure, together creating 94% of total imports. It was distantly followed by plastic baths, shower-baths, sinks and wash-basins (26M units), committing a 6.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for plastic baths, shower-baths, sinks and wash-basins (with a CAGR of +7.5%), while purchases for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest types of imported plastic baths, wash-basins, lavatory pans and covers and similar sanitary ware were plastic baths, shower-baths, sinks and wash-basins ($2.3B), plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns ($2B) and plastic lavatory seats and covers ($1.1B).

Among the main imported products, plastic baths, shower-baths, sinks and wash-basins, with a CAGR of +5.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices By Type

The average plastic sanitary ware import price stood at $13 per unit in 2022, with a decrease of -2.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 9.1% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $13 per unit, and then fell slightly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major imported products. In 2022, the product with the highest price was plastic baths, shower-baths, sinks and wash-basins ($88 per unit), while the price for plastic lavatory seats and covers ($5.2 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by plastic lavatory seat (+0.5%), while the other products experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Import Prices By Country

The average plastic sanitary ware import price stood at $13 per unit in 2022, which is down by -2.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 9.1% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $13 per unit, and then reduced in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($20 per unit), while Thailand ($7.5 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+3.0%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Plastic Baths, Wash-Basins, Lavatory Pans And Covers And Similar Sanitary Ware

After five years of growth, shipments abroad of plastic baths, wash-basins, lavatory pans and covers and similar sanitary ware decreased by -4.6% to 415M units in 2022. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 22%. The global exports peaked at 435M units in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

In value terms, plastic sanitary ware exports shrank to $5.4B in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% 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 +60.6% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $5.6B, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Exports By Country

China represented the main exporting country with an export of around 153M units, which accounted for 37% of total exports. Germany (62M units) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Turkey (27M units) and Bulgaria (22M units). All these countries together took approx. 27% share of total exports. Poland (15M units), the Netherlands (12M units), Italy (11M units), Spain (9.8M units), Slovenia (7.3M units), Portugal (6.8M units) and the United States (6.6M units) took a relatively small share of total exports.

China experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of plastic baths, wash-basins, lavatory pans and covers and similar sanitary ware. At the same time, Poland (+11.3%), the Netherlands (+10.8%), Turkey (+9.9%), Slovenia (+7.6%), Spain (+7.1%), Bulgaria (+6.9%), Germany (+4.1%) and Portugal (+2.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Poland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +11.3% from 2012-2022. Italy experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the United States (-2.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Turkey (+3.3 p.p.), Germany (+2.5 p.p.), Poland (+2.1 p.p.), Bulgaria (+1.9 p.p.) and the Netherlands (+1.6 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while China saw its share reduced by -9.6% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest plastic sanitary ware supplying countries worldwide were China ($1.5B), Germany ($868M) and Spain ($260M), with a combined 50% share of global exports.

Spain, with a CAGR of +13.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports By Type

Plastic lavatory seats and covers (223M units) and plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns (174M units) prevails in exports structure, together generating 95% of total exports. It was distantly followed by plastic baths, shower-baths, sinks and wash-basins (19M units), generating a 4.6% 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 plastic baths, shower-baths, sinks and wash-basins (with a CAGR of +5.0%), while the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest types of exported plastic baths, wash-basins, lavatory pans and covers and similar sanitary ware were plastic baths, shower-baths, sinks and wash-basins ($2.3B), plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns ($2.1B) and plastic lavatory seats and covers ($1B).

Plastic baths, shower-baths, sinks and wash-basins, with a CAGR of +4.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exported products over the period under review, while shipments for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices By Type

The average plastic sanitary ware export price stood at $13 per unit in 2022, rising by 1.5% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 9.9%. The global export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by the product type; the product with the highest price was plastic baths, shower-baths, sinks and wash-basins ($119 per unit), while the average price for exports of plastic lavatory seats and covers ($4.7 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns (+0.9%), while the other products experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Export Prices By Country

The average plastic sanitary ware export price stood at $13 per unit in 2022, rising by 1.5% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 9.9% against the previous year. The global export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($26 per unit), while Bulgaria ($4.8 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+6.1%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform