South Africa: Market for Plastic Baths, Shower-Baths, Sinks And Wash-Basins 2025

Market Size for Plastic Baths, Shower-Baths, Sinks And Wash-Basins in South Africa

In 2022, the South African plastic bath or sink market decreased by -0.7% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Plastic bath or sink consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Plastic Baths, Shower-Baths, Sinks And Wash-Basins in South Africa

In value terms, plastic bath or sink production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 19%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Plastic Baths, Shower-Baths, Sinks And Wash-Basins

Exports from South Africa

For the third year in a row, South Africa recorded growth in shipments abroad of plastic baths, shower-baths, sinks and wash-basins, which increased by 14% to X units in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +63.6% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 35%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, plastic bath or sink exports rose modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +55.2% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units), Lesotho (X units) and the UK (X units) were the main destinations of plastic bath or sink exports from South Africa, together comprising 46% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Lesotho (with a CAGR of +31.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for plastic bath or sink exported from South Africa were the United States ($X), the UK ($X) and Australia ($X), with a combined 58% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Australia, with a CAGR of +28.8%, 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

The average plastic bath or sink export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, waning by -10.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 14%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Lesotho ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Zimbabwe (+6.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Plastic Baths, Shower-Baths, Sinks And Wash-Basins

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, plastic bath or sink imports into South Africa contracted rapidly to X units, with a decrease of -18.9% on 2021. In general, total imports indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% 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 +12.6% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, plastic bath or sink imports fell notably to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% 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 +8.0% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 47% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest plastic bath or sink supplier to South Africa, with a 86% share of total imports. Moreover, plastic bath or sink imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Egypt (X units), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by India (X units), with a 2.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (+48.8% per year) and India (+5.7% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of plastic baths, shower-baths, sinks and wash-basins to South Africa, comprising 73% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Egypt ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 3.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +3.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (+58.0% per year) and Germany (-3.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average plastic bath or sink import price amounted to $X per unit, with a decrease of -9.2% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 19% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while the price for India ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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