Plastic sanitary ware market in Spain

Earlier Report Observations

The Spanish market for plastic sanitary ware experienced considerable fluctuations from 2018 to 2023. It started at $221.3 million in 2018, edged up slightly to $224.0 million in 2019, then dropped sharply to $176.5 million in 2020. A vigorous recovery in 2021 brought the market to $236.5 million, but subsequent declines in 2022 and 2023 reduced it to $209.5 million.

In 2024, the market grew again, reaching $227.6 million. This upturn was driven by higher sanitary activity boosting demand, along with industry trends towards sustainability and smart technology that increased product attractiveness. The lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on hygiene consciousness and European policies promoting recycled plastics also played a role in stimulating the market.

Production plastic sanitary ware in Spain

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Spain's plastic sanitary ware production experienced a decline in 2020, following two consecutive years of growth. Output was valued at 275.2 million US dollars, representing a 4.5% decrease from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 18%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 5.7%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 288.2 million US dollars, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 with a 17.9% rise.

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

Exports plastic sanitary ware from Spain

Exports in kind, t

Spain's plastic sanitary ware exports grew for the third consecutive year in 2020, reaching 39,278 tonnes. This marked an 18.2% increase compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports expanded by 57.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 16.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, France, Italy, and Portugal were the primary destinations for Spain's plastic sanitary ware exports by volume. France accounted for 48.2% of exports, Italy for 14.3%, and Portugal for 12.6%. Together, these three countries represented 75.1% of total export volumes.

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 plastic sanitary ware exports increased in value for the third year in a row in 2020, reaching 183.1 million US dollars. This represented a strong 10.3% improvement over the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export values grew by 32.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, Portugal, and Italy were the main markets for Spain's plastic sanitary ware exports by value. France accounted for 39.4% of export value, Portugal for 15.0%, and Italy for 11.8%. Collectively, these three countries made up 66.2% 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 sanitary ware to Spain

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Spain's plastic sanitary ware imports declined in 2020. The import volume reached 21,085 tonnes, showing a substantial 19.9% reduction compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 3.9%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 1.3%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 21,085 tonnes, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 with a 12.1% rise.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, China, Portugal, and Germany were the primary sources of Spain's plastic sanitary ware imports by volume. China accounted for 27.1% of imports, Portugal for 25.9%, and Germany for 13.7%. Together, these three countries constituted 66.6% of total import volumes.

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

Following two years of increase, Spain's plastic sanitary ware import value declined in 2020, standing at 84.4 million US dollars. This reflected a significant 17.1% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import values fell by 3.3%, with a compound annual decline of 1.1%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 101.8 million US dollars, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 with a 15.5% rise.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, China, Germany, and Portugal were the key sources for Spain's plastic sanitary ware imports by value. China accounted for 23.7% of import value, Germany for 19.7%, and Portugal for 19.7%. Collectively, these three countries represented 63.1% of total import flows.

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

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