Ukraine: Plastic Lavatory Seat Market 2024

Plastic Lavatory Seat Market Size in Ukraine

In 2021, the Ukrainian plastic lavatory seat market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, saw a pronounced descent. Plastic lavatory seat consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Plastic Lavatory Seat Production in Ukraine

In value terms, plastic lavatory seat production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 49% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Plastic Lavatory Seat Exports

Exports from Ukraine

In 2021, plastic lavatory seat exports from Ukraine soared to X units, growing by 29% against 2020 figures. Overall, exports enjoyed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 142% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, plastic lavatory seat exports expanded sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 123% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belarus (X units) was the main destination for plastic lavatory seat exports from Ukraine, accounting for a 81% share of total exports. Moreover, plastic lavatory seat exports to Belarus exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Poland (X units), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Nigeria (X units), with a 6.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Belarus totaled +151.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+16.1% per year) and Nigeria (+99.9% per year).

In value terms, Belarus ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for plastic lavatory seats and covers exports from Ukraine, comprising 65% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Nigeria ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with a 9.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Belarus stood at +120.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Nigeria (+78.6% per year) and Poland (+14.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average plastic lavatory seat export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, reducing by -14.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 15% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Belarus ($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 Russia (+5.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Plastic Lavatory Seat Imports

Imports into Ukraine

In 2021, overseas purchases of plastic lavatory seats and covers increased by 13% to X units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, plastic lavatory seat imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a mild contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 33%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Poland (X units) constituted the largest plastic lavatory seat supplier to Ukraine, with a 41% share of total imports. Moreover, plastic lavatory seat imports from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X units), twofold. China (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Poland totaled +6.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (-9.6% per year) and China (+3.4% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of plastic lavatory seats and covers to Ukraine, comprising 44% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Poland stood at +8.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+8.9% per year) and Turkey (-5.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average plastic lavatory seat import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, surging by 6.5% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 8.6% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Bulgaria ($X per unit), while the price for Uzbekistan ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+13.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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