Egypt: Plastic Lavatory Seat Market 2025

Plastic Lavatory Seat Market Size in Egypt

After seven years of growth, the Egyptian plastic lavatory seat market decreased by -2.8% to $X in 2021. Overall, the total consumption 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, consumption increased by +74.4% against 2013 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Plastic Lavatory Seat Production in Egypt

In value terms, plastic lavatory seat production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +70.9% against 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 21% against the previous year. Plastic lavatory seat production peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

Plastic Lavatory Seat Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2021, overseas shipments of plastic lavatory seats and covers decreased by -91.2% to X units, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports recorded a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 643% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, plastic lavatory seat exports fell significantly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 512%. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X units) and Oman (X units) were the main destinations of plastic lavatory seat exports from Egypt.

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 Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of -1.5%).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the key foreign market for plastic lavatory seats and covers exports from Egypt, comprising 73% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Oman ($X), with a 21% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United Arab Emirates was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average plastic lavatory seat export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, surging by 18% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 66%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Oman totaled $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Plastic Lavatory Seat Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2021, purchases abroad of plastic lavatory seats and covers increased by 66% to X units for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, imports enjoyed buoyant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

Imports by Country

Bulgaria (X units), China (X units) and Italy (X units) were the main suppliers of plastic lavatory seat imports to Egypt, together comprising 64% of total imports. Turkey, Portugal, South Africa, Austria, Slovenia, Spain, France and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 21%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Slovenia (with a CAGR of +227.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest plastic lavatory seat suppliers to Egypt were Bulgaria ($X), China ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined 64% share of total imports. Turkey, Portugal, South Africa, Austria, Slovenia, Spain, France and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.

Among the main suppliers, Slovenia, with a CAGR of +141.2%, 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 average plastic lavatory seat import price amounted to $X per unit, rising by 8.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 25%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from the UK ($X per unit) and France ($X per unit), while the price for Italy ($X per unit) and Spain ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+20.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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