Germany - Plastic Baths, Wash-Basins, Lavatory Pans And Covers And Similar Sanitary Ware - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingIn September 2023, Germany's Exports of Plastic Bathroom Fixtures Increased to $73 Million
Germany Plastic Sanitary Ware Exports
In September 2023, after five months of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of plastic baths, wash-basins, lavatory pans and covers and similar sanitary ware, when their volume increased by 12% to 3.9M units. In general, exports, however, showed a mild slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in January 2023 when exports increased by 52% m-o-m. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at 6.3M units in March 2023; however, from April 2023 to September 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, plastic sanitary ware exports amounted to $73M (IndexBox estimates) in September 2023. Overall, total exports indicated a modest increase from September 2022 to September 2023: its value increased at an average monthly rate of +1.1% over the last twelve-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on September 2023 figures, exports increased by +9.2% against August 2023 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in January 2023 with an increase of 60% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at 101M units in March 2023; however, from April 2023 to September 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.
| COUNTRY | Export Value of Plastic Sanitary Ware in Germany (million USD) | ||||||||||||
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| Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | May 2023 | Jun 2023 | Jul 2023 | Aug 2023 | Sep 2023 | |
| Italy | 7.8 | 6.1 | 7.8 | 4.9 | 10.6 | 13.4 | 12.1 | 9.8 | 11.0 | 9.5 | 9.6 | 5.8 | 9.9 |
| France | 6.2 | 6.5 | 6.6 | 5.5 | 8.1 | 9.9 | 10.7 | 8.5 | 8.6 | 10.0 | 7.7 | 6.1 | 8.7 |
| Netherlands | 5.3 | 6.0 | 6.6 | 4.7 | 8.5 | 7.0 | 8.4 | 5.8 | 6.8 | 7.3 | 4.9 | 5.1 | 6.2 |
| Austria | 4.0 | 4.8 | 3.6 | 3.1 | 7.0 | 5.9 | 4.7 | 5.2 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 3.5 | 4.9 | 3.6 |
| Poland | 2.0 | 2.7 | 2.3 | 2.7 | 3.3 | 2.6 | 2.8 | 2.6 | 2.8 | 3.8 | 3.3 | 3.2 | 2.8 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1.9 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 1.9 | 5.1 | 3.1 | 3.3 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 1.7 |
| Saudi Arabia | 2.1 | 2.7 | 2.3 | 3.1 | 4.1 | 5.7 | 6.3 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 1.4 | 4.8 | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| Others | 34.9 | 31.8 | 32.6 | 28.8 | 40.8 | 48.4 | 52.3 | 37.2 | 39.0 | 39.7 | 36.2 | 38.2 | 39.1 |
| Total | 64.2 | 61.6 | 63.2 | 54.7 | 87.6 | 96.0 | 101 | 75.0 | 79.5 | 78.1 | 71.5 | 66.7 | 72.8 |
Exports by Country
France (607K units), Italy (409K units) and the Netherlands (379K units) were the main destinations of plastic sanitary ware exports from Germany, with a combined 35% share of total exports. Poland, Austria, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 12%.
From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +1.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Italy ($9.9M), France ($8.7M) and the Netherlands ($6.2M) constituted the largest markets for plastic sanitary ware exported from Germany worldwide, together accounting for 34% of total exports.
In terms of the main countries of destination, France, with a CAGR of +2.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Exports by Type
Plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns (3.2M units) was the largest type of plastic sanitary ware exported from Germany, accounting for a 80% share of total exports. Moreover, plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns exceeded the volume of the second product type, plastic lavatory seats and covers (741K units), fourfold.
From September 2022 to September 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the volume of export of plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns totaled -1.1%. With regard to the other exported products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: plastic lavatory seats and covers (-3.2% per month) and plastic baths, shower-baths, sinks and wash-basins (+2.0% per month).
In value terms, plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns ($51M) remains the largest type of plastic sanitary ware exported from Germany, comprising 70% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by plastic baths, shower-baths, sinks and wash-basins ($14M), with a 19% share of total exports.
From September 2022 to September 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the export volume of plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns was relatively modest. With regard to the other exported products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: plastic baths, shower-baths, sinks and wash-basins (+3.6% per month) and plastic lavatory seats and covers (-0.4% per month).
Export Prices by Country
In September 2023, the plastic sanitary ware price stood at $18.4 per unit (FOB, Germany), with a decrease of -2.8% against the previous month. Over the last twelve-month period, it increased at an average monthly rate of +2.6%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in April 2023 when the average export price increased by 9% against the previous month. The export price peaked at $19.0 per unit in August 2023, and then dropped slightly in the following month.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In September 2023, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($33.9 per unit), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($12.6 per unit) was amongst the lowest.
From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the plastic sanitary ware market in Germany. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
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- Prodcom 22231250 - Plastic baths, shower-baths, sinks and wash-basins
- Prodcom 22231270 - Plastic lavatory seats and covers
- Prodcom 22231290 - Plastic bidets, lavatory pans, flushing cisterns and similar sanitary ware (excluding baths, showers-baths, sinks and wash-basins, lavatory seats and covers)
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
