U.S.: Plastic Lavatory Seat Market 2025

Plastic Lavatory Seat Market Size in the U.S.

In 2021, after six years of growth, there was significant decline in the U.S. plastic lavatory seat market, when its value decreased by -15.2% to $X. Overall, the total consumption indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.9% 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 +55.7% against 2013 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then declined sharply in the following year.

Plastic Lavatory Seat Production in the U.S.

In value terms, plastic lavatory seat production contracted significantly to $X in 2021. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 114% 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 from the U.S.

Plastic lavatory seat exports from the United States rose modestly to X units in 2021, growing by 4.3% on 2020 figures. Overall, exports, however, recorded a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 23%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, plastic lavatory seat exports rose sharply to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Mexico (X units), Canada (X units) and Brazil (X units) were the main destinations of plastic lavatory seat exports from the United States, with a combined 89% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Brazil (with a CAGR of +30.7%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for plastic lavatory seat exported from the United States were Canada ($X), Mexico ($X) and Brazil ($X), together accounting for 91% of total exports.

Brazil, with a CAGR of +35.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average plastic lavatory seat export price amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 2.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 80% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada (+14.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plastic Lavatory Seat Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2021, the amount of plastic lavatory seats and covers imported into the United States skyrocketed to X units, increasing by 19% against the year before. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -30.9% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 20%. Imports peaked at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, plastic lavatory seat imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 30%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of plastic lavatory seat to the United States, with a 86% share of total imports. Moreover, plastic lavatory seat imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Mexico (X units), more than tenfold. Canada (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled +4.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mexico (+10.6% per year) and Canada (+0.2% per year).

In value terms, China ($X), Malaysia ($X) and Canada ($X) were the largest plastic lavatory seat suppliers to the United States, with a combined 91% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Malaysia, with a CAGR of +35.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 average plastic lavatory seat import price amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 1.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 124%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($X per unit), while the price for Mexico ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (+47.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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