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

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

The Europe plastic bath or sink market totaled $X in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a perceptible curtailment. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, plastic bath or sink production rose significantly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports in Europe

In 2023, exports of plastic baths, shower-baths, sinks and wash-basins in Europe expanded modestly to X units, growing by X% on the previous year. In general, exports posted a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, plastic bath or sink exports totaled $X in 2023. Total exports indicated strong 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, exports increased by X% against 2015 indices. 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 expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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 major exporters of plastic baths, shower-baths, sinks and wash-basins, together making up X% of total exports. Portugal (X units), the Czech Republic (X units), Croatia (X units), the UK (X units), France (X units) and Russia (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Slovakia (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Slovakia, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Europe amounted to $X per unit, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Europe

In 2023, overseas purchases of plastic baths, shower-baths, sinks and wash-basins decreased by X% to X units, falling for the second consecutive year after six years of growth. Total imports indicated a tangible expansion 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 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, plastic bath or sink imports contracted to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated a measured 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, imports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, France (X units), distantly followed by Germany (X units), the UK (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 constituting X% of total imports. The Czech Republic (X units), Portugal (X units), Romania (X units), Ireland (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 bath or sink imports into France stood at X%. At the same time, Portugal (X%), the Netherlands (X%), Poland (X%), Spain (X%), the UK (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 Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Belgium and Germany experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of France (X p.p.), the UK (X p.p.), the Netherlands (X p.p.) and Poland (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2023, the share of Belgium (X p.p.) and Germany (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

In terms of 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 Europe stood at $X per unit in 2023, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2022 to 2023, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: 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