Plastic toilet seats imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $61.5 million of plastic toilet seats in 2024 (13.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 218 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 4% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $61.5M | 13.6K t |
| 2023 | $58.9M | 12.3K t |
| 2022 | $65.5M | 12.4K t |
| 2021 | $69.1M | 14.2K t |
| 2020 | $55.1M | 12.6K t |
| 2019 | $61.9M | 14.3K t |
| 2018 | $61.4M | 13.1K t |
| 2017 | $59.8M | 13.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports plastic toilet seats from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+179% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.53 per kg, close to the world average of $5.59.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic toilet seats exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of plastic toilet seats by the United Kingdom reached $3.9 million in 2024 (417 tonnes). Most of it went to Ireland (39%), France (8%), China (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Czech Republic grew fastest (+341% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $1.5M | 39% |
| France | $328K | 8.4% |
| China | $280K | 7.2% |
| Netherlands | $206K | 5.3% |
| Germany | $180K | 4.6% |
| North Macedonia | $170K | 4.4% |
| Barbados | $110K | 2.8% |
| Australia | $108K | 2.8% |
| Czech Republic | $89K | 2.3% |
| Belgium | $65K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom plastic toilet seats imports (HS 3922.20): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 3922.20: Plastics: lavatory seats and covers.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic toilet seats imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported plastic toilet seats worth $61.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 218 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic toilet seats to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($34.1 million), followed by Bulgaria (10%) and Egypt (8%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 179% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic toilet seats per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.53 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $5.59 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plastic toilet seats to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $59.8 million in 2017 to $61.5 million in 2024, an increase of 3%. The peak was 2021 at $69.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $61.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export plastic toilet seats?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $3.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, France and China. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $57.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic toilet seats?
The HS code for plastic toilet seats is subheading 3922.20. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3922 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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