Uruguay: Plastic Lavatory Seat Market 2024

Plastic Lavatory Seat Market Size in Uruguay

For the third consecutive year, the Uruguayan plastic lavatory seat market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 4% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% 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 +69.3% against 2014 indices. Plastic lavatory seat consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Plastic Lavatory Seat Exports

Exports from Uruguay

In 2021, overseas shipments of plastic lavatory seats and covers increased by 2.2% to X units, rising for the fifth consecutive year after four years of decline. In general, exports, however, showed a dramatic descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 7.1% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, plastic lavatory seat exports contracted modestly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a sharp contraction. The smallest decline of -2.2% was in 2018. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Chile (X units) was the main destination for plastic lavatory seat exports from Uruguay, with a 96% share of total exports. Moreover, plastic lavatory seat exports to Chile exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Argentina (X units), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Chile amounted to -24.4%.

In value terms, Chile ($X) remains the key foreign market for plastic lavatory seats and covers exports from Uruguay, comprising 88% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Argentina ($X), with a 12% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Chile stood at -25.4%.

Export Prices by Country

The average plastic lavatory seat export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, which is down by -4.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 3.7%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Chile stood at $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Chile (-1.4%).

Plastic Lavatory Seat Imports

Imports into Uruguay

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of plastic lavatory seats and covers decreased by -8% to X units in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +100.2% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 34%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, plastic lavatory seat imports amounted to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +26.7% against 2013 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 35%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

China (X units), Brazil (X units) and Argentina (X units) were the main suppliers of plastic lavatory seat imports to Uruguay, with a combined 95% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +6.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Brazil ($X), China ($X) and Argentina ($X) were the largest plastic lavatory seat suppliers to Uruguay, together comprising 88% of total imports.

China, with a CAGR of +10.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average plastic lavatory seat import price amounted to $X per unit, jumping by 18% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a mild increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 35% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Paraguay ($X per unit) and Brazil ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) and Argentina ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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