Africa: Market for Plastic Baths, Shower-Baths, Sinks And Wash-Basins 2024

Market Size for Plastic Baths, Shower-Baths, Sinks And Wash-Basins in Africa

The African plastic bath or sink market rose modestly to $X in 2022, growing by 4.7% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Plastic Baths, Shower-Baths, Sinks And Wash-Basins in Africa

In value terms, plastic bath or sink production expanded significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 23% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Plastic Baths, Shower-Baths, Sinks And Wash-Basins

Exports in Africa

In 2022, approx. X units of plastic baths, shower-baths, sinks and wash-basins were exported in Africa; declining by -1.6% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports continue to indicate a pronounced downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, plastic bath or sink exports dropped slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 39% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Egypt was the key exporter of plastic baths, shower-baths, sinks and wash-basins in Africa, with the volume of exports resulting at X units, which was near 76% of total exports in 2022. South Africa (X units) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 15% share, followed by Kenya (5.7%).

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to plastic bath or sink exports from Egypt stood at -6.1%. At the same time, Kenya (+9.1%) and South Africa (+3.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kenya emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +9.1% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of South Africa and Kenya increased by +8.4 and +4.2 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) remains the largest plastic bath or sink supplier in Africa, comprising 78% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with a 16% share of total exports.

In Egypt, plastic bath or sink exports plunged by an average annual rate of -4.7% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: South Africa (+4.5% per year) and Kenya (+13.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 14% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per unit), while Kenya ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kenya (+3.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Plastic Baths, Shower-Baths, Sinks And Wash-Basins

Imports in Africa

In 2022, plastic bath or sink imports in Africa skyrocketed to X units, rising by 26% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, plastic bath or sink imports declined slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 38%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Nigeria (X units) was the key importer of plastic baths, shower-baths, sinks and wash-basins, achieving 36% of total imports. Libya (X units) held the second position in the ranking, followed by South Africa (X units) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X units). All these countries together took approx. 18% share of total imports. The following importers - Rwanda (X units), Ethiopia (X units), Angola (X units), Ghana (X units), Cote d'Ivoire (X units), Morocco (X units), Zambia (X units), Algeria (X units) and Cameroon (X units) - together made up 24% of total imports.

Nigeria was also the fastest-growing in terms of the plastic baths, shower-baths, sinks and wash-basins imports, with a CAGR of +26.0% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Democratic Republic of the Congo (+15.0%), Cote d'Ivoire (+12.1%), Cameroon (+4.6%), Rwanda (+3.8%) and South Africa (+1.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Ethiopia (-1.8%), Zambia (-2.2%), Libya (-4.6%), Morocco (-4.7%), Ghana (-5.2%), Angola (-12.4%) and Algeria (-13.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Nigeria (+32 p.p.), Democratic Republic of the Congo (+3.5 p.p.) and Cote d'Ivoire (+1.6 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Morocco (-1.8 p.p.), Ghana (-2.2 p.p.), Libya (-5.3 p.p.), Algeria (-7.4 p.p.) and Angola (-8.2 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest plastic bath or sink importing markets in Africa were Nigeria ($X), Libya ($X) and Morocco ($X), with a combined 32% share of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Nigeria, with a CAGR of +20.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2022, with a decrease of -21.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a mild slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the import price increased by 17%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit, and then shrank notably in the following year.

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 Morocco ($X per unit), while Nigeria ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ghana (+14.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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