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

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

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was growth in the Argentinian market for plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns, when its value increased by 4% to $X. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 14%. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Plastics Bidets, Lavatory Pans and Flushing Cisterns

Exports from Argentina

In 2021, the amount of plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns exported from Argentina reduced sharply to X units, waning by -19.8% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports showed a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 88% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns contracted rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a perceptible descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 23%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Uruguay (X units) and Bolivia (X units) were the main destinations of exports of plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns from Argentina.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Bolivia (with a CAGR of +0.8%).

In value terms, Uruguay ($X) remains the key foreign market for plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns exports from Argentina, comprising 69% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bolivia ($X), with a 31% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Uruguay amounted to -5.5%.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns stood at $X per unit in 2021, declining by -3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a mild contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 18%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uruguay ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Bolivia amounted to $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bolivia (-0.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Plastics Bidets, Lavatory Pans and Flushing Cisterns

Imports into Argentina

In 2021, approx. X units of plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns were imported into Argentina; jumping by 82% against 2020 figures. In general, imports saw a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 98%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a remarkable increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) constituted the largest plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns supplier to Argentina, with a 86% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Brazil (X units), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Portugal (X units), with a 3.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +12.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (-0.8% per year) and Portugal (+73.3% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns to Argentina, comprising 82% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Portugal ($X), with a 6% share of total imports. It was followed by Brazil, with a 4.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +17.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Portugal (+92.8% per year) and Brazil (-0.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns stood at $X per unit in 2021, picking up by 8.7% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 21% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Portugal ($X per unit), while the price for Brazil ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+11.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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