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

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

The MERCOSUR market for plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns amounted to $X in 2021, with an increase of 9% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 9.8%. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, production of plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 10%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Plastics Bidets, Lavatory Pans and Flushing Cisterns

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2021, the amount of plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns exported in MERCOSUR dropped to X units, declining by -7.9% on 2020 figures. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, exports of plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns reached $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 11% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Brazil dominates cisterns structure, amounting to X units, which was approx. 85% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Colombia (X units), making up a 6.4% share of total exports. Chile (X units), Peru (X units) and Argentina (X units) took a minor share of total exports.

Brazil experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns. At the same time, Peru (+9.7%) and Colombia (+2.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Peru emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of +9.7% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Argentina (-2.7%) and Chile (-4.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Brazil (+4.7 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Chile (-1.7 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising 87% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Colombia ($X), with a 5.8% share of total exports. It was followed by Chile, with a 3.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Brazil totaled +1.4%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Colombia (+5.1% per year) and Chile (-3.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per unit in 2021, increasing by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per unit), while Peru ($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 (+3.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Plastics Bidets, Lavatory Pans and Flushing Cisterns

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2021, imports of plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns in MERCOSUR expanded notably to X units, increasing by 9.4% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 18% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% 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 +38.0% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Chile (X units) and Brazil (X units) represented roughly 59% of total imports in 2021. Argentina (X units) ranks next in terms of the total imports with an 8.8% share, followed by Peru (8%), Colombia (7.9%) and Paraguay (5.5%). Uruguay (X units) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Chile (with a CAGR of +11.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns importing markets in MERCOSUR were Brazil ($X), Chile ($X) and Argentina ($X), together accounting for 69% of total imports.

Argentina, with a CAGR of +12.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of 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, with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Brazil ($X per unit) and Argentina ($X per unit), while Paraguay ($X per unit) and Chile ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (+2.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform