Plastic baths, sinks and wash-basins market in Spain

Earlier Report Observations

The market for plastic baths, sinks and wash-basins in Spain contracted from 176.3 million dollars in 2018 to 135.9 million dollars in 2020, with domestic consumption declining steadily over the three-year period.

A sharp rebound occurred in 2021, with market size jumping 38% to 187.9 million dollars. This surge was fueled by robust post-pandemic consumer demand for bathroom renovations and rising raw material costs, which increased product prices. Strong export growth, exceeding 53% in value, further stimulated production. In 2022, the market volume fell back to 156.0 million dollars as continued strong export growth, up 15.6% in value, diverted a larger share of output abroad. New water-efficiency regulations, setting flow limits for baths and showers, also began influencing product design and consumer choice during this period.

Market growth resumed from 2023, reaching 173.8 million dollars by 2024. This recovery was underpinned by a structural shift toward sustainable and high-tech bathroom solutions, including smart fixtures and water-efficient materials. Increasing consumer focus on luxury, wellness, and personalized premium products further supported demand, transforming the market's composition despite persistent supply chain and cost pressures.

Production plastic baths, sinks and wash-basins in Spain

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After two years of growth, Spain's production of plastic baths, sinks, and wash-basins declined. In 2020, output was valued at 225.7 million US dollars, marking a 1.9% year-over-year contraction. Over the 2017-2020 period, production increased by 22.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 230.1 million US dollars, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 23.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Spain in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports plastic baths, sinks and wash-basins from Spain

Exports in kind, t

Spain's exports of plastic baths, sinks, and wash-basins increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 31 004 tonnes, reflecting a 17.8% advance compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 69.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 19.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Spain in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, France, Italy, and Portugal were the main destinations for Spain's plastic baths, sinks, and wash-basins exports in kind. France accounted for 60.5% of exports, Italy for 17.1%, and Portugal for 5.8%, together representing 83.4% of total exports.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Spain in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

Spain's exports of plastic baths, sinks, and wash-basins in value terms increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports totalled 126.1 million US dollars, corresponding to a notable 14.1% rise compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 48.7%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 14.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Spain in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Throughout 2017-2020, France, Italy, and Portugal remained the primary markets for Spain's plastic baths, sinks, and wash-basins exports in value terms. France represented 55.6% of exports, Italy 16.3%, and Portugal 7.0%, jointly accounting for 78.9% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Spain in value, 2017-2020

Imports plastic baths, sinks and wash-basins to Spain

Imports in kind, t

After two years of gains, Spain's imports of plastic baths, sinks, and wash-basins in kind declined. In 2020, imports registered 9 341 tonnes, which is 12.6% less than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 3.5%, with an annualized growth rate of 1.2%. The peak was recorded in 2019 at 10 694 tonnes, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 17.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Spain in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Portugal, China, and Egypt were the largest suppliers of plastic baths, sinks, and wash-basins to Spain in kind. Portugal accounted for 35.3% of imports, China for 21.0%, and Egypt for 20.6%, together forming 76.9% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Spain in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

Spain's imports of plastic baths, sinks, and wash-basins in value terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 36.2 million US dollars, representing a moderate 9.9% reduction compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 3.5%, with an annualized growth rate of 1.2%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 42.0 million US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase at 19.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Spain in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2017-2020, three principal markets—Portugal, China, and Egypt—together accounted for 61.4% of total imports in value terms of plastic baths, sinks, and wash-basins to Spain.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Spain in value, 2017-2020