Northern America: Plastic Lavatory Seat Market 2024

Plastic Lavatory Seat Market Size in Northern America

In 2021, after six years of growth, there was significant decline in the North American plastic lavatory seat market, when its value decreased by -10.5% to $X. The total consumption indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.4% 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 +60.4% against 2013 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Plastic Lavatory Seat Production in Northern America

In value terms, plastic lavatory seat production contracted remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, posted a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 73% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then dropped notably in the following year.

Plastic Lavatory Seat Exports

Exports in Northern America

In 2021, approx. X units of plastic lavatory seats and covers were exported in Northern America; picking up by 6.1% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 22%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, plastic lavatory seat exports expanded notably to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 22%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The United States was the main exporter of plastic lavatory seats and covers in Northern America, with the volume of exports accounting for X units, which was approx. 80% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Canada (X units), achieving a 20% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to plastic lavatory seat exports from the United States stood at -3.7%. At the same time, Canada (+4.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Canada emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Northern America, with a CAGR of +4.0% from 2012-2021. While the share of Canada (+8.9 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of the United States (-8.9 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the largest plastic lavatory seat supplier in Northern America, comprising 86% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a 14% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United States totaled +4.3%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Northern America stood at $X per unit in 2021, growing by 3.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 66%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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 the United States ($X per unit), while Canada amounted to $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+8.2%).

Plastic Lavatory Seat Imports

Imports in Northern America

In 2021, approx. X units of plastic lavatory seats and covers were imported in Northern America; surging by 13% on 2020 figures. Total imports indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% 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 decreased by -22.6% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 18%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, plastic lavatory seat imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 30% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The United States represented the main importing country with an import of about X units, which amounted to 75% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Canada (X units), comprising a 25% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to plastic lavatory seat imports into the United States stood at +2.6%. At the same time, Canada (+4.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Canada emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Northern America, with a CAGR of +4.3% from 2012-2021. Canada (+2.7 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the United States saw its share reduced by -2.6% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported plastic lavatory seats and covers in Northern America, comprising 86% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with a 14% share of total imports.

In the United States, plastic lavatory seat imports expanded at an average annual rate of +11.4% over the period from 2012-2021.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Northern America stood at $X per unit in 2021, increasing by 5.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 89%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while Canada amounted to $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+8.6%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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