MERCOSUR: Plastic Lavatory Seat Market 2024

Plastic Lavatory Seat Market Size in MERCOSUR

In 2021, the MERCOSUR plastic lavatory seat market increased by 2.7% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Plastic Lavatory Seat Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, plastic lavatory seat production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by 25%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Plastic Lavatory Seat Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2021, the amount of plastic lavatory seats and covers exported in MERCOSUR soared to X units, picking up by 17% against the previous year's figure. Total exports indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +22.6% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 32%. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, plastic lavatory seat exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Ecuador (X units) and Brazil (X units) represented the main exporters of plastic lavatory seats and covers in MERCOSUR, together recording near 77% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Colombia (X units) and Peru (X units), together creating a 21% share of total exports. Paraguay (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Brazil (with a CAGR of +11.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest plastic lavatory seat supplying countries in MERCOSUR were Brazil ($X), Ecuador ($X) and Colombia ($X), with a combined 95% share of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Brazil, with a CAGR of +8.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 MERCOSUR amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 24% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 29%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per unit), while Peru ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Colombia (+3.4%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Plastic Lavatory Seat Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2021, supplies from abroad of plastic lavatory seats and covers was finally on the rise to reach X units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, plastic lavatory seat imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Chile (X units) and Brazil (X units) represented the largest importers of plastic lavatory seats and covers in MERCOSUR, together creating 69% of total imports. Peru (X units) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a 6.7% share, followed by Colombia (6.4%) and Argentina (6.1%). Ecuador (X units) and Uruguay (X units) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Chile (with a CAGR of +17.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest plastic lavatory seat importing markets in MERCOSUR were Brazil ($X), Chile ($X) and Colombia ($X), together comprising 74% of total imports. These countries were followed by Argentina, Peru, Ecuador and Uruguay, which together accounted for a further 20%.

Peru, with a CAGR of +14.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per unit in 2021, picking up by 15% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.0%. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Colombia ($X per unit), while Chile ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Colombia (+5.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform