EU: Plastic Lavatory Seat Market 2024

Plastic Lavatory Seat Market Size in the EU

The EU plastic lavatory seat market stood at $X in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. The total consumption 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2021 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Plastic Lavatory Seat Production in the EU

In value terms, plastic lavatory seat production reached $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Plastic Lavatory Seat Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2023, shipments abroad of plastic lavatory seats and covers decreased by X% to X units, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, plastic lavatory seat exports fell slightly to $X in 2023. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; 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 X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Bulgaria (X units), distantly followed by Germany (X units), the Netherlands (X units), Italy (X units), Spain (X units), Poland (X units) and Austria (X units) were the key exporters of plastic lavatory seats and covers, together achieving X% of total exports. France (X units), Belgium (X units), Portugal (X units), Slovakia (X units), Croatia (X units) and the Czech Republic (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 key exporting countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Bulgaria ($X) and Italy ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total exports. Poland, Spain, Austria, the Netherlands, France, the Czech Republic, Portugal, Belgium, Slovakia and Croatia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main exporting countries, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per unit, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while Belgium ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

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

Plastic Lavatory Seat Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2023, overseas purchases of plastic lavatory seats and covers decreased by X% to X units, falling for the second consecutive year after ten years of growth. Total imports indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. 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 pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X units in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, plastic lavatory seat imports fell to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. 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% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany represented the major importer of plastic lavatory seats and covers in the European Union, with the volume of imports recording X units, which was near X% of total imports in 2023. It was distantly followed by France (X units), Italy (X units), the Netherlands (X units), Poland (X units) and Spain (X units), together generating a X% share of total imports. Belgium (X units), Romania (X units), Portugal (X units), the Czech Republic (X units), Sweden (X units), Bulgaria (X units) and Austria (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to plastic lavatory seat imports into Germany stood at X%. At the same time, Italy (X%), Romania (X%), Bulgaria (X%), Portugal (X%), Spain (X%), France (X%), the Netherlands (X%), Poland (X%), Belgium (X%), the Czech Republic (X%) and Austria (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Italy emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Sweden experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Italy (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2023, the share of Germany (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported plastic lavatory seats and covers in the European Union, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Germany stood at X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per unit in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 the Czech Republic ($X per unit), while Bulgaria ($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