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

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

In 2021, the Belarusian market for plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns decreased by -0.2% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

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

In value terms, production of plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Exports of Plastics Bidets, Lavatory Pans and Flushing Cisterns

Exports from Belarus

In 2021, shipments abroad of plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns decreased by -8.9% to X units, falling for the second year in a row after eight years of growth. In general, exports, however, recorded a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 138%. The exports peaked at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 65%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Russia (X units) was the main destination for exports of plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns from Belarus, accounting for a 92% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Ukraine (X units), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia stood at +16.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ukraine (+37.6% per year) and Lithuania (+87.7% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns exports from Belarus, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ukraine ($X), with an 8.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia stood at +27.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ukraine (+45.7% per year) and Lithuania (+125.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 63% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a buoyant expansion. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Lithuania ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Russia ($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 Lithuania (+19.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Plastics Bidets, Lavatory Pans and Flushing Cisterns

Imports into Belarus

In 2021, overseas purchases of plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns decreased by -3.5% to X units, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports, however, recorded resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 59%. Imports peaked at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns rose notably to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Russia (X units) constituted the largest plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns supplier to Belarus, accounting for a 43% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Czech Republic (X units), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X units), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Russia totaled +6.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (+30.6% per year) and Germany (+11.0% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns to Belarus, comprising 48% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Russia stood at +5.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (+27.5% per year) and Germany (+4.2% 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, increasing by 18% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a perceptible slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 28%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a 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 Russia ($X per unit), while the price for China ($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 (-0.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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