Uruguay: Market for Plastics Bidets, Lavatory Pans and Flushing Cisterns 2024

Market Size for Plastics Bidets, Lavatory Pans and Flushing Cisterns in Uruguay

The Uruguayan market for plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns skyrocketed to $X in 2021, increasing by 19% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a slight slump. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Plastics Bidets, Lavatory Pans and Flushing Cisterns in Uruguay

In value terms, production of plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a perceptible shrinkage. Production of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Plastics Bidets, Lavatory Pans and Flushing Cisterns

Exports from Uruguay

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns, when their volume decreased by -8.2% to X units. Over the period under review, exports faced a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 208% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns declined modestly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports faced a precipitous decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 237%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Chile (X units) and Argentina (X units) were the main destinations of exports of plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns from Uruguay.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Chile (with a CAGR of +16.3%).

In value terms, Argentina ($X) and Chile ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns exported from Uruguay worldwide.

Chile, with a CAGR of +3.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns stood at $X per unit in 2021, with an increase of 7.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 12%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 totaled $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Argentina (-6.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Plastics Bidets, Lavatory Pans and Flushing Cisterns

Imports into Uruguay

Imports of plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns into Uruguay dropped to X units in 2021, which is down by -10.5% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports saw a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns rose significantly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 20%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X units), China (X units) and Argentina (X units) were the main suppliers of imports of plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns to Uruguay, together comprising 87% of total imports. These countries were followed by Poland, which accounted for a further 2.2%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +42.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns suppliers to Uruguay were Brazil ($X), China ($X) and Argentina ($X), with a combined 75% share of total imports. Poland lagged somewhat behind, accounting for a further 5.3%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +31.3%, 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 a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns stood at $X per unit in 2021, surging by 19% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Poland ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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