Central Asia: Plastic Lavatory Seat Market 2024

Plastic Lavatory Seat Market Size in Central Asia

In 2021, the Central Asian plastic lavatory seat market increased by 27% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, consumption posted a prominent increase. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Plastic Lavatory Seat Production in Central Asia

In value terms, plastic lavatory seat production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 494% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Plastic Lavatory Seat Exports

Exports in Central Asia

For the third year in a row, Central Asia recorded growth in shipments abroad of plastic lavatory seats and covers, which increased by 27% to X units in 2021. Overall, exports saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 2,037%. The volume of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, plastic lavatory seat exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 1,971%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the one major exporters of plastic lavatory seats and covers, namely Uzbekistan, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

Uzbekistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the plastic lavatory seats and covers exports, with a CAGR of +708.5% from 2012 to 2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Uzbekistan increased by +99 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) also remains the largest plastic lavatory seat supplier in Central Asia.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Uzbekistan totaled +774.3%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 14% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the export price increased by 150%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Uzbekistan.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Uzbekistan amounted to +8.1% per year.

Plastic Lavatory Seat Imports

Imports in Central Asia

For the fourth year in a row, Central Asia recorded growth in overseas purchases of plastic lavatory seats and covers, which increased by 13% to X units in 2021. Total imports indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +92.4% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, plastic lavatory seat imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +131.0% against 2017 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Kazakhstan (X units) was the major importer of plastic lavatory seats and covers, achieving 43% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Turkmenistan (X units), Uzbekistan (X units) and Mongolia (X units), together committing a 50% share of total imports. The following importers - Kyrgyzstan (X units) and Tajikistan (X units) - each reached a 6.6% 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 Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of +36.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported plastic lavatory seats and covers in Central Asia, comprising 57% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkmenistan, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Kazakhstan amounted to +2.3%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Uzbekistan (+62.5% per year) and Turkmenistan (+8.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per unit, jumping by 29% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the import price increased by 32% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 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 Kazakhstan ($X per unit), while Kyrgyzstan ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+19.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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