South Africa: Plastic Sanitary Ware Market 2024

Plastic Sanitary Ware Market Size in South Africa

In 2022, the South African plastic sanitary ware market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Plastic sanitary ware consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Plastic Sanitary Ware Production in South Africa

In value terms, plastic sanitary ware production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Plastic sanitary ware production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Plastic Sanitary Ware Exports

Exports from South Africa

For the sixth consecutive year, South Africa recorded decline in overseas shipments of plastic baths, wash-basins, lavatory pans and covers and similar sanitary ware, which decreased by X% to X units in 2022. Overall, exports showed a pronounced setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, plastic sanitary ware exports stood at $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Botswana (X units), Namibia (X units) and the UK (X units) were the main destinations of plastic sanitary ware exports from South Africa, with a combined X% share of total exports. Swaziland, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Lesotho, Zambia, Mozambique, Egypt, the United States, Mauritius and Democratic Republic of the Congo lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, the United States ($X), the UK ($X) and Namibia ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for plastic sanitary ware exported from South Africa worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mauritius, Swaziland, Lesotho, Malawi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mozambique and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Egypt, with a CAGR of X%, 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 sanitary ware export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, plastic sanitary ware export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Egypt ($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 Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plastic Sanitary Ware Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, plastic sanitary ware imports into South Africa contracted to X units, shrinking by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports continue to indicate a mild slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, plastic sanitary ware imports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a slight downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest plastic sanitary ware supplier to South Africa, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, plastic sanitary ware imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Italy (X units), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X) were the largest plastic sanitary ware suppliers to South Africa, together comprising X% of total imports. The UK, the United States, Turkey and India lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

India, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average plastic sanitary ware import price amounted to $X per unit, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 Turkey (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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