MERCOSUR: Plastic Sanitary Ware Market 2025

Plastic Sanitary Ware Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR plastic sanitary ware market fell to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Plastic Sanitary Ware Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, plastic sanitary ware production declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Plastic Sanitary Ware Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, approx. X units of plastic baths, wash-basins, lavatory pans and covers and similar sanitary ware were exported in MERCOSUR; with a decrease of X% against 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, plastic sanitary ware exports rose markedly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Brazil represented the main exporter of plastic baths, wash-basins, lavatory pans and covers and similar sanitary ware in MERCOSUR, with the volume of exports recording X units, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. Ecuador (X units) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Colombia (X%) and Peru (X%). The following exporters - Paraguay (X units) and Argentina (X units) - each recorded a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Brazil (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest plastic sanitary ware supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ecuador ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Colombia, with an X% share.

In Brazil, plastic sanitary ware exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Ecuador (X% per year) and Colombia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per unit, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, 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 Brazil ($X per unit), while Ecuador ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Peru (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plastic Sanitary Ware Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of plastic baths, wash-basins, lavatory pans and covers and similar sanitary ware decreased by X% to X units in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, plastic sanitary ware imports dropped slightly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Chile (X units) and Brazil (X units) represented the key importers of plastic baths, wash-basins, lavatory pans and covers and similar sanitary ware in MERCOSUR, together recording approx. X% of total imports. Argentina (X units) ranks next in terms of the total imports with an X% share, followed by Ecuador (X%), Peru (X%), Colombia (X%) and Paraguay (X%).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Chile (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Chile ($X), Brazil ($X) and Argentina ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising X% of total imports. Colombia, Peru, Ecuador and Paraguay lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Ecuador, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2022, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2022, 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 Argentina ($X per unit), while Paraguay ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Colombia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform