Plastic Ornamental Articles Market

The plastic ornamental articles market is projected to experience a slight decrease in performance over the next eight years. Consumption is expected to decline, with a decrease in both volume and value. The market saw growth in 2022, but is forecasted to contract by 2030. Key countries driving consumption and production include the United States, China, the Netherlands, and India. Despite fluctuations, the market is expected to see gradual growth in the near future.

Market Forecast

The plastic ornamental articles market is expected to start a downward consumption trend over the next eight years. The performance of the market is forecast to decrease slightly, with an anticipated CAGR of -0.5% for the eight-year period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to depress the market volume to 840K tons by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to contract with an anticipated CAGR of +1.8% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $9.7B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Statuettes And Other Ornamental Articles Of Plastic

In 2022, consumption of statuettes and other ornamental articles of plastic increased by 7% to 876K tons, rising for the fifth year in a row after three years of decline. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the consumption volume increased by 7.1%. Over the period under review, global consumption hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

The global plastic ornamental articles market size rose notably to $8.4B in 2022, increasing by 9.6% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2022 were the United States (224K tons), the Netherlands (144K tons) and China (79K tons), with a combined 51% share of global consumption. India, Hong Kong SAR, Japan, Germany, Indonesia, France, the UK and Mexico lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Hong Kong SAR (with a CAGR of +44.7%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Japan ($3.2B) led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($1.1B). It was followed by the Netherlands.

In Japan, the plastic ornamental articles market shrank by an average annual rate of -1.2% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of market growth: the United States (+4.8% per year) and the Netherlands (-0.6% per year).

In 2022, the highest levels of plastic ornamental articles per capita consumption was registered in the Netherlands (8,216 kg per 1000 persons), followed by the United States (670 kg per 1000 persons), Germany (283 kg per 1000 persons) and France (282 kg per 1000 persons), while the world average per capita consumption of plastic ornamental articles was estimated at 1.5 kg per 1000 persons.

In the Netherlands, plastic ornamental articles per capita consumption remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of per capita consumption growth: the United States (+6.8% per year) and Germany (+0.1% per year).

Production

World Production of Statuettes And Other Ornamental Articles Of Plastic

In 2022, the amount of statuettes and other ornamental articles of plastic produced worldwide reduced to 1M tons, with a decrease of -2.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production recorded a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global production attained the peak volume at 1.5M tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, plastic ornamental articles production dropped slightly to $8.5B in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a pronounced shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 5.4% against the previous year. Global production peaked at $11.7B in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Production By Country

The country with the largest volume of plastic ornamental articles production was China (716K tons), accounting for 70% of total volume. Moreover, plastic ornamental articles production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the Netherlands (145K tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by India (36K tons), with a 3.5% share.

In China, plastic ornamental articles production declined by an average annual rate of -4.3% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: the Netherlands (+0.9% per year) and India (-0.2% per year).

Imports

World Imports of Statuettes And Other Ornamental Articles Of Plastic

In 2022, overseas purchases of statuettes and other ornamental articles of plastic increased by 10% to 596K tons, rising for the sixth consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +76.8% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 27% against the previous year. Global imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, plastic ornamental articles imports soared to $3.7B in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +94.1% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 29% against the previous year. Global imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports By Country

The United States was the key importing country with an import of about 223K tons, which amounted to 37% of total imports. Hong Kong SAR (48K tons) held an 8% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Germany (5.1%) and India (4.8%). The Netherlands (20K tons), France (20K tons), the UK (19K tons), Russia (12K tons), Belgium (9.2K tons), Iraq (9.1K tons) and Spain (9.1K tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

The United States was also the fastest-growing in terms of the statuettes and other ornamental articles of plastic imports, with a CAGR of +14.6% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Hong Kong SAR (+11.5%), India (+10.2%), Iraq (+5.0%), France (+3.5%), the UK (+1.4%) and Belgium (+1.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Germany experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Spain (-1.1%), Russia (-3.2%) and the Netherlands (-4.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the United States (+23 p.p.), Hong Kong SAR (+3.8 p.p.) and India (+2 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global imports from 2012-2022, the share of Germany (-2.3 p.p.), Russia (-2.3 p.p.) and the Netherlands (-5.1 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest plastic ornamental articles importing markets worldwide were the United States ($908M), Hong Kong SAR ($491M) and Germany ($279M), together comprising 45% of global imports.

Hong Kong SAR, with a CAGR of +17.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices By Country

The average plastic ornamental articles import price stood at $6,188 per ton in 2022, growing by 13% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($10,267 per ton), while India ($1,467 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+10.8%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Statuettes And Other Ornamental Articles Of Plastic

Global plastic ornamental articles exports contracted modestly to 740K tons in 2022, falling by -3.6% on the year before. In general, exports recorded a pronounced slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 38%. The global exports peaked at 1.1M tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, plastic ornamental articles exports amounted to $6.8B in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 47%. The global exports peaked at $7.3B in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports By Country

China dominates exports structure, finishing at 638K tons, which was near 86% of total exports in 2022. The Netherlands (21K tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

Exports from China decreased at an average annual rate of -4.5% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, the Netherlands (+4.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Netherlands emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +4.3% from 2012-2022. While the share of the Netherlands (+1.6 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global exports from 2012-2022, the share of China (-6.1 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, China ($5.8B) remains the largest plastic ornamental articles supplier worldwide, comprising 86% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($137M), with a 2% share of global exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China totaled -1.2%.

Export Prices By Country

In 2022, the average plastic ornamental articles export price amounted to $9,166 per ton, increasing by 15% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, plastic ornamental articles export price increased by +71.0% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 23%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($9,105 per ton), while the Netherlands totaled $6,493 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+3.4%).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform