Africa: Plastic Lavatory Seat Market 2024

Plastic Lavatory Seat Market Size in Africa

The African plastic lavatory seat market expanded rapidly to $X in 2021, surging by 8.5% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +42.6% against 2016 indices. The level of consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Plastic Lavatory Seat Production in Africa

In value terms, plastic lavatory seat production shrank slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +106.3% against 2012 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Plastic Lavatory Seat Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2021, shipments abroad of plastic lavatory seats and covers increased by 2.5% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 19%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, plastic lavatory seat exports amounted to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -16.0% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 31%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa was the largest exporter of plastic lavatory seats and covers in Africa, with the volume of exports accounting for X units, which was near 57% of total exports in 2021. Tunisia (X units) held a 33% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Morocco (8%).

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Tunisia (with a CAGR of +19.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, the largest plastic lavatory seat supplying countries in Africa were South Africa ($X), Tunisia ($X) and Morocco ($X), together accounting for 98% of total exports.

Tunisia, with a CAGR of +18.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per unit, with a decrease of -1.9% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the export price increased by 19% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+2.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Plastic Lavatory Seat Imports

Imports in Africa

Plastic lavatory seat imports surged to X units in 2021, growing by 31% compared with the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 47% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, plastic lavatory seat imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Morocco (X units), distantly followed by Egypt (X units), South Africa (X units), Algeria (X units), Libya (X units), Ghana (X units) and Senegal (X units) were the key importers of plastic lavatory seats and covers, together generating 60% of total imports. Tunisia (X units), Cote d'Ivoire (X units), Kenya (X units), Angola (X units), Tanzania (X units) and Cameroon (X units) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Cameroon (with a CAGR of +25.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Morocco ($X), Egypt ($X) and Ghana ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 44% share of total imports. Algeria, South Africa, Tunisia, Senegal, Libya, Cote d'Ivoire, Tanzania, Angola, Cameroon and Kenya lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 39%.

Cameroon, with a CAGR of +29.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries 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 2021, growing by 13% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 19%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2016 to 2021, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ghana (+6.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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