Romania: Plastic Sanitary Ware Market 2024

Plastic Sanitary Ware Market Size in Romania

The Romanian plastic sanitary ware market rose significantly to $X in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a measured increase 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, consumption increased by X% against 2019 indices. Plastic sanitary ware consumption peaked in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Plastic Sanitary Ware Production in Romania

In value terms, plastic sanitary ware production totaled $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a resilient increase 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, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X%. Plastic sanitary ware production peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Plastic Sanitary Ware Exports

Exports from Romania

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of plastic baths, wash-basins, lavatory pans and covers and similar sanitary ware decreased by X% to X units in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, plastic sanitary ware exports rose modestly to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, recorded a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X units), Germany (X units) and France (X units) were the main destinations of plastic sanitary ware exports from Romania, with a combined X% share of total exports. The UK, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Moldova, Poland and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for plastic baths, wash-basins, lavatory pans and covers and similar sanitary ware exports from Romania, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Italy totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average plastic sanitary ware export price amounted to $X per unit, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2023: its price 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, plastic sanitary ware export price increased by X% against 2019 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($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 Belgium (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plastic Sanitary Ware Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2023, overseas purchases of plastic baths, wash-basins, lavatory pans and covers and similar sanitary ware decreased by X% to X units for the first time since 2019, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, total imports indicated moderate 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. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X units in 2022, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, plastic sanitary ware imports fell to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, recorded a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. 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

Bulgaria (X units), Germany (X units) and Poland (X units) were the main suppliers of plastic sanitary ware imports to Romania, with a combined X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, Poland ($X), Germany ($X) and China ($X) were the largest plastic sanitary ware suppliers to Romania, together comprising X% of total imports. Bulgaria, Slovenia, the Czech Republic, Italy and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Bulgaria, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average plastic sanitary ware import price stood at $X per unit in 2023, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform