Africa: Market for Plastics Bidets, Lavatory Pans and Flushing Cisterns 2024

Market Size for Plastics Bidets, Lavatory Pans and Flushing Cisterns in Africa

The African market for plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns expanded markedly to $X in 2021, with an increase of 8.8% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% 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 decreased by -7.6% against 2017 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Plastics Bidets, Lavatory Pans and Flushing Cisterns in Africa

In value terms, production of plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns expanded markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -11.4% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 30%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Plastics Bidets, Lavatory Pans and Flushing Cisterns

Exports in Africa

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns increased by 31% to X units in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a slight slump. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a slight reduction. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, South Africa (X units) represented the major exporter of plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns, achieving 63% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Tunisia (X units), comprising a 29% share of total exports. The following exporters - Kenya (X units) and Morocco (X units) - each reached a 3.8% share of total exports.

Exports from South Africa decreased at an average annual rate of -2.3% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Kenya (+4.3%), Tunisia (+2.8%) and Morocco (+1.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kenya emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +4.3% from 2012-2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Tunisia increased by +9.1 percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns supplying countries in Africa were Tunisia ($X), South Africa ($X) and Morocco ($X), with a combined 95% share of total exports.

Tunisia, with a CAGR of +2.1%, saw 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

The export price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2021, picking up by 27% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tunisia ($X per unit), while Kenya ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (+0.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Plastics Bidets, Lavatory Pans and Flushing Cisterns

Imports in Africa

After four years of decline, overseas purchases of plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns increased by 47% to X units in 2021. Overall, imports recorded mild growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% 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

The purchases of the four major importers of plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns, namely Algeria, Libya, Morocco and South Africa, represented more than third of total import. Tunisia (X units) held a 6.1% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Kenya (5.4%) and Tanzania (4.8%). The following importers - Egypt (X units), Cote d'Ivoire (X units), Senegal (X units), Ghana (X units), Cameroon (X units) and Sudan (X units) - together made up 18% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Cote d'Ivoire (with a CAGR of +21.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns importing markets in Africa were Libya ($X), Algeria ($X) and Morocco ($X), together accounting for 35% of total imports. Tunisia, South Africa, Egypt, Tanzania, Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire, Senegal, Kenya, Cameroon and Sudan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 44%.

Among the main importing countries, Cote d'Ivoire, with a CAGR of +30.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2021, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 21% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.9%. 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 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Tunisia ($X per unit), while Kenya ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cote d'Ivoire (+7.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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