Tanzania: Plastic Sanitary Ware Market 2024

Plastic Sanitary Ware Market Size in Tanzania

The Tanzanian plastic sanitary ware market rose to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. Plastic sanitary ware consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Plastic Sanitary Ware Production in Tanzania

In value terms, plastic sanitary ware production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Plastic Sanitary Ware Exports

Exports from Tanzania

In 2022, shipments abroad of plastic baths, wash-basins, lavatory pans and covers and similar sanitary ware increased by X% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports showed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, plastic sanitary ware exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Ethiopia (X units) was the main destination for plastic sanitary ware exports from Tanzania, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, plastic sanitary ware exports to Ethiopia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Rwanda (X units), threefold. Zambia (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Ethiopia totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Rwanda (X% per year) and Zambia (X% per year).

In value terms, Ethiopia ($X), Rwanda ($X) and Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for plastic sanitary ware exported from Tanzania worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Ethiopia, 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, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Rwanda ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Malawi ($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 Madagascar (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plastic Sanitary Ware Imports

Imports into Tanzania

In 2022, overseas purchases of plastic baths, wash-basins, lavatory pans and covers and similar sanitary ware decreased by X% to X units for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, recorded a mild increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, plastic sanitary ware imports declined notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X units), the United Arab Emirates (X units) and India (X units) were the main suppliers of plastic sanitary ware imports to Tanzania, together comprising X% of total imports. Turkey, Malaysia, Taiwan (Chinese), Italy, Japan, Morocco, Germany, Portugal, South Africa and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of plastic baths, wash-basins, lavatory pans and covers and similar sanitary ware to Tanzania, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (X% per year) and Turkey (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average plastic sanitary ware import price amounted to $X per unit, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 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 the UK ($X per unit), while the price for Japan ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform