Plastic lavatory seats and covers market in Portugal

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2025, the Portuguese market for plastic lavatory seats and covers experienced significant shifts in trade flows. Import values fluctuated, rising from USD 14.6 million in 2018 to a peak of over USD 17.5 million in 2022, then moderating before approaching USD 16.5 million in 2025. Exports showed a steadier upward trend, growing from nearly USD 11.9 million to over USD 14.1 million across the same period.

Available data from 2022 onward shows domestic production remained stable between USD 5.7 and 5.9 million annually. The calculated market size contracted sharply to USD 7.9 million in 2023 from USD 12.2 million the previous year, then stabilized near that level in 2024. This period was marked by strategic market developments, including the 2021 foundation of RETROTARGET, a new entrant focusing on innovation and differentiation, and the 2022 launch by Roca Portugal of antibacterial toilet seats and covers featuring Supralit® treatment, reflecting investment in advanced hygiene technologies.

Production plastic lavatory seats and covers in Portugal

According to Faostat, there is no production of plastic lavatory seats and covers in Portugal.

Exports plastic lavatory seats and covers from Portugal

Exports in kind, t

After two consecutive years of decline, Portugal's exports of plastic lavatory seats and covers rebounded in 2021. The export volume reached 1 671 tonnes, marking a 9.3% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 4.5%, which translates to an average annual decline of 1.5%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2020 at 1 529 tonnes, while the largest year-on-year decline occurred in 2019, when exports fell by 6.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Spain dominated Portugal's export structure for plastic lavatory seats and covers in volume terms, accounting for 79.7% of total exports. Other markets played a relatively minor role during this period.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Portugal in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

Following a two-year downturn, Portugal's exports of plastic lavatory seats and covers in value terms recovered in 2021. Exports amounted to 12 365 thousand US dollars, reflecting a strong 18.4% increase from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 3.7%, equivalent to an average annual growth rate of 1.2%. The lowest export value was recorded in 2020 at 10 445 thousand US dollars, while the most significant decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 10.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

During the 2018–2021 period, Spain was the leading market for Portugal's exports of plastic lavatory seats and covers in value terms, capturing 77.5% of total export flows. The remaining share was distributed among other countries.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Portugal in value, 2018-2021

Imports plastic lavatory seats and covers to Portugal

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes of plastic lavatory seats and covers into Portugal showed notable fluctuations from 2018 to 2021. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 519 tonnes, while imports peaked in 2021 at 2 353 tonnes, representing a 4.5-fold increase between these two years. In 2021, imports rose by 21.5% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 76.5%, followed by a substantial increase of 273.5% in 2020.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, the main sources for Portugal's imports of plastic lavatory seats and covers in volume terms were Spain (67.7% of imports), China (9.1%), and Bulgaria (6.8%). Together, these three countries accounted for 83.6% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Portugal in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year decline, Portugal's imports of plastic lavatory seats and covers in value terms increased in 2021. Imports reached 16 380 thousand US dollars, showing a significant 30.1% rise from the previous year. Over the 2018–2021 period, imports grew by 12.1%, which corresponds to an average annual growth rate of 3.9%. The lowest import value was recorded in 2020 at 12 588 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline occurring that same year at 8.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Between 2018 and 2021, Spain was the predominant source for Portugal's imports of plastic lavatory seats and covers in value terms, holding a 74.8% share of total import flows. Other trading partners accounted for the remainder.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Portugal in value, 2018-2021