EU: Market for Plastic Baths, Shower-Baths, Sinks And Wash-Basins 2024

Market Size for Plastic Baths, Shower-Baths, Sinks And Wash-Basins in the EU

The EU plastic bath or sink market dropped to $X in 2023, shrinking by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2021 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Plastic Baths, Shower-Baths, Sinks And Wash-Basins in the EU

In value terms, plastic bath or sink production reached $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Plastic Baths, Shower-Baths, Sinks And Wash-Basins

Exports in the EU

In 2023, plastic bath or sink exports in the European Union rose modestly to X units, increasing by X% compared with 2022 figures. In general, exports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2023 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, plastic bath or sink exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2023. Overall, exports showed a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Spain (X units), distantly followed by Poland (X units), Germany (X units), Belgium (X units), Italy (X units), the Netherlands (X units) and Slovakia (X units) were the key exporters of plastic baths, shower-baths, sinks and wash-basins, together committing X% of total exports. Portugal (X units), the Czech Republic (X units), Croatia (X units) and France (X units) took a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Slovakia (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest plastic bath or sink supplying countries in the European Union were Spain ($X), Germany ($X) and Poland ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Italy, the Netherlands, Slovakia, Belgium, the Czech Republic, France, Croatia and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Slovakia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per unit in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while Portugal ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Plastic Baths, Shower-Baths, Sinks And Wash-Basins

Imports in the EU

In 2023, purchases abroad of plastic baths, shower-baths, sinks and wash-basins decreased by X% to X units, falling for the second consecutive year after eight years of growth. Total imports indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, plastic bath or sink imports shrank to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a noticeable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2023, France (X units), distantly followed by Germany (X units), Italy (X units), Belgium (X units), the Netherlands (X units), Poland (X units) and Spain (X units) were the key importers of plastic baths, shower-baths, sinks and wash-basins, together comprising X% of total imports. The Czech Republic (X units), Portugal (X units), Romania (X units), Ireland (X units), Austria (X units) and Slovenia (X units) took a relatively small share of total imports.

Imports into France increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Portugal (X%), the Netherlands (X%), Poland (X%), Spain (X%), Slovenia (X%), Ireland (X%), Romania (X%), Italy (X%), the Czech Republic (X%) and Austria (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Portugal emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Belgium and Germany experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2023, the share of France, the Netherlands, Poland and Portugal increased by X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, France ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, together comprising X% of total imports. Belgium, Italy, Poland, Spain, Austria, the Czech Republic, Romania, Portugal, Ireland and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Portugal, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per unit in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2022 to 2023, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per unit), while Ireland ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform