Middle East: Plastic Lavatory Seat Market 2024

Plastic Lavatory Seat Market Size in the Middle East

In 2021, the Middle Eastern plastic lavatory seat market decreased by -22.9% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after six years of growth. Overall, consumption, however, enjoyed a mild expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Plastic Lavatory Seat Production in the Middle East

In value terms, plastic lavatory seat production reduced modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 185% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Plastic Lavatory Seat Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2021, plastic lavatory seat exports in the Middle East surged to X units, with an increase of 17% on 2020 figures. Total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.6% 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 +82.7% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, plastic lavatory seat exports surged to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +74.5% against 2016 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Turkey dominates exports structure, recording X units, which was near 92% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X units), creating a 5.3% share of total exports. Jordan (X units) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to plastic lavatory seat exports from Turkey stood at +9.6%. At the same time, Jordan (+36.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Jordan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +36.5% from 2012-2021. The United Arab Emirates experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Turkey (+14 p.p.) and Jordan (+1.6 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of the United Arab Emirates (-5.4 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest plastic lavatory seat supplier in the Middle East, comprising 94% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 3.8% share of total exports.

In Turkey, plastic lavatory seat exports increased at an average annual rate of +7.5% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+4.7% per year) and Jordan (+28.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per unit, growing by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per unit), while Jordan ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+5.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Plastic Lavatory Seat Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2021, purchases abroad of plastic lavatory seats and covers was finally on the rise to reach X units after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 33%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, plastic lavatory seat imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% 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 2017 when imports increased by 39% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United Arab Emirates (X units) and Israel (X units) were the key importers of plastic lavatory seats and covers in the Middle East, together reaching approx. 60% of total imports. Turkey (X units) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Iraq (X units) and Kuwait (X units). All these countries together held approx. 25% share of total imports. The following importers - Oman (X units) and Qatar (X units) - each reached a 5.9% 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 Israel (with a CAGR of +13.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest plastic lavatory seat importing markets in the Middle East were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Israel ($X) and Turkey ($X), together accounting for 60% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Israel, with a CAGR of +14.4%, 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 the Middle East amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 3.6% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 13% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Oman (+5.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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