Colombia: Market for Plastics Bidets, Lavatory Pans and Flushing Cisterns 2025

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

After two years of decline, the Colombian market for plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns increased by 5.5% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns expanded remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a slight curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 24%. Production of peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Plastics Bidets, Lavatory Pans and Flushing Cisterns

Exports from Colombia

In 2021, exports of plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns from Colombia soared to X units, picking up by 588% compared with 2020. Overall, exports showed a measured increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

Exports by Country

Portugal (X units), Jamaica (X units) and Trinidad and Tobago (X units) were the main destinations of exports of plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns from Colombia, together accounting for 66% of total exports. These countries were followed by Guatemala, Ecuador, the United States, Cuba, Panama and Venezuela, which together accounted for a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +57.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Portugal ($X) remains the key foreign market for plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns exports from Colombia, comprising 44% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Trinidad and Tobago ($X), with an 8.6% share of total exports. It was followed by Ecuador, with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Portugal totaled +72.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Trinidad and Tobago (+38.9% per year) and Ecuador (+5.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns stood at $X per unit in 2021, surging by 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Venezuela ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Cuba ($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 Panama (+19.2%), 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 Colombia

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns, when their volume increased by 83% to X units. Overall, total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% 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.

In value terms, imports of plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% 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 +85.0% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

China (X units), Canada (X units) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X units) were the main suppliers of imports of plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns to Colombia, together comprising 78% of total imports. These countries were followed by the United States, Mexico, Italy, Poland and Vietnam, which together accounted for a further 12%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +74.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns suppliers to Colombia were China ($X), Canada ($X) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), together comprising 69% of total imports. The United States, Mexico, Italy, Poland and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 14%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +46.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns stood at $X per unit in 2021, with a decrease of -5.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 29% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+1.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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