New Zealand: Plastic Sanitary Ware Market 2024

Plastic Sanitary Ware Market Size in New Zealand

In 2023, the New Zealand plastic sanitary ware market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, the total consumption indicated a slight expansion 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. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Plastic Sanitary Ware Production in New Zealand

In value terms, plastic sanitary ware production contracted sharply to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X%. Plastic sanitary ware production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

Plastic Sanitary Ware Exports

Exports from New Zealand

In 2023, shipments abroad of plastic baths, wash-basins, lavatory pans and covers and similar sanitary ware increased by X% to X units for the first time since 2019, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, plastic sanitary ware exports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a noticeable shrinkage. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Samoa (X units), Australia (X units) and Tonga (X units) were the main destinations of plastic sanitary ware exports from New Zealand, together accounting for X% of total exports. Fiji, Cook Islands, the United States, Singapore, the UK and China lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for plastic sanitary ware exported from New Zealand were Australia ($X), Samoa ($X) and Fiji ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Tonga, Cook Islands, the United States, the UK, Singapore and China lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, the United States, with a CAGR of X%, 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.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average plastic sanitary ware export price amounted to $X per unit, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a perceptible contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Fiji ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Singapore ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Plastic Sanitary Ware Imports

Imports into New Zealand

In 2023, approx. X units of plastic baths, wash-basins, lavatory pans and covers and similar sanitary ware were imported into New Zealand; waning by X% against 2022. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 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 sanitary ware imports fell remarkably to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a notable expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of plastic sanitary ware to New Zealand, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, plastic sanitary ware imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Malaysia (X units), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Netherlands (X units), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Malaysia (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of plastic baths, wash-basins, lavatory pans and covers and similar sanitary ware to New Zealand, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Malaysia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average plastic sanitary ware import price amounted to $X per unit, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2022 to 2023, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform