ECOWAS: Plastic Lavatory Seat Market 2025

Plastic Lavatory Seat Exports

Exports in ECOWAS

In 2021, approx. X units of plastic lavatory seats and covers were exported in ECOWAS; with a decrease of -48.4% compared with 2020. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 180%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, plastic lavatory seat exports contracted rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 453% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Cote d'Ivoire was the largest exporting country with an export of around X units, which accounted for 74% of total exports. Senegal (X units) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Nigeria (X units). All these countries together took approx. 19% share of total exports. The following exporters - Togo (X units) and Benin (X units) - together made up 6.3% of total exports.

Cote d'Ivoire was also the fastest-growing in terms of the plastic lavatory seats and covers exports, with a CAGR of +41.7% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Nigeria (+38.3%), Senegal (+3.2%) and Togo (+1.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Benin experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Cote d'Ivoire, Nigeria and Benin increased by +58, +6 and +2.7 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Cote d'Ivoire ($X), Nigeria ($X) and Senegal ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, with a combined 83% share of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Nigeria, with a CAGR of +34.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in ECOWAS amounted to $X per unit, dropping by -17.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the export price increased by 97%. 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.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($X per unit), while Cote d'Ivoire ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Togo (+5.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Plastic Lavatory Seat Imports

Imports in ECOWAS

In 2021, approx. X units of plastic lavatory seats and covers were imported in ECOWAS; rising by 24% on 2020. Total imports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% 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 +113.8% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 57% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, plastic lavatory seat imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded prominent growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Ghana (X units), Senegal (X units) and Cote d'Ivoire (X units) represented the major importer of plastic lavatory seats and covers in ECOWAS, generating 67% of total import. It was distantly followed by Nigeria (X units) and Togo (X units), together creating a 14% share of total imports. The following importers - Guinea (X units), Benin (X units) and Cabo Verde (X units) - each recorded a 9.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Guinea (with a CAGR of +34.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Ghana ($X), Senegal ($X) and Cote d'Ivoire ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together comprising 71% of total imports. Nigeria, Togo, Benin, Cabo Verde and Guinea lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 21%.

Among the main importing countries, Guinea, with a CAGR of +43.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in ECOWAS amounted to $X per unit, surging by 33% against the previous year. Import price indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, plastic lavatory seat import price increased by +46.0% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 71% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2016 to 2021, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Benin ($X per unit), while Nigeria ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Benin (+11.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform