Belarus: Plastic Lavatory Seat Market 2024

Plastic Lavatory Seat Market Size in Belarus

The Belarusian plastic lavatory seat market shrank to $X in 2021, which is down by -7.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a pronounced setback. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Plastic Lavatory Seat Production in Belarus

In value terms, plastic lavatory seat production shrank slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 57% against the previous year. Plastic lavatory seat production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Plastic Lavatory Seat Exports

Exports from Belarus

In 2021, overseas shipments of plastic lavatory seats and covers increased by 6.6% to X units, rising for the sixth consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports showed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, plastic lavatory seat exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 32%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Russia (X units) was the main destination for plastic lavatory seat exports from Belarus, accounting for a 89% share of total exports. Moreover, plastic lavatory seat exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Ukraine (X units), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Russia totaled +8.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ukraine (+0.7% per year) and Kazakhstan (+15.1% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for plastic lavatory seats and covers exports from Belarus, comprising 88% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ukraine ($X), with a 9.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Russia stood at +12.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ukraine (-1.9% per year) and Kazakhstan (+12.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average plastic lavatory seat export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Russia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Plastic Lavatory Seat Imports

Imports into Belarus

In 2021, purchases abroad of plastic lavatory seats and covers increased by 0.9% to X units, rising for the sixth year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, imports showed a slight expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, plastic lavatory seat imports rose notably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 22%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Russia (X units), Ukraine (X units) and Turkey (X units) were the main suppliers of plastic lavatory seat imports to Belarus, together accounting for 78% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Ukraine (with a CAGR of +153.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of plastic lavatory seats and covers to Belarus, comprising 45% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Ukraine, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Russia totaled -4.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+45.3% per year) and Ukraine (+133.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average plastic lavatory seat import price amounted to $X per unit, surging by 8.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by 37%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per unit), while the price for Ukraine ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+4.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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