Western Africa: Plastic Lavatory Seat Market 2024

Plastic Lavatory Seat Market Size in Western Africa

In 2021, the West African plastic lavatory seat market increased by 42% to $X, rising for the fifth year in a row after two years of decline. The total consumption indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +121.6% against 2016 indices. The level of consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Plastic Lavatory Seat Production in Western Africa

In value terms, plastic lavatory seat production expanded modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production enjoyed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 90%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Plastic Lavatory Seat Exports

Exports in Western Africa

In 2021, the amount of plastic lavatory seats and covers exported in Western Africa contracted sharply to X units, waning by -31.1% on 2020. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 180%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, plastic lavatory seat exports shrank remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 453% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Cote d'Ivoire represented the major exporter of plastic lavatory seats and covers in Western Africa, with the volume of exports resulting at X units, which was near 55% of total exports in 2021. Mauritania (X units) held a 25% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Senegal (8%) and Nigeria (6.2%). Togo (X units) and Benin (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Cote d'Ivoire was also the fastest-growing in terms of the plastic lavatory seats and covers exports, with a CAGR of +41.7% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Nigeria (+38.3%), Senegal (+3.2%) and Togo (+1.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Benin and Mauritania experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Cote d'Ivoire, Mauritania, Nigeria and Benin increased by +39, +25, +4 and +2 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Cote d'Ivoire ($X), Mauritania ($X) and Nigeria ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, together accounting for 78% of total exports.

Nigeria, with a CAGR of +34.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Western Africa amounted to $X per unit, waning by -20.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 97% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($X per unit), while Cote d'Ivoire ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Togo (+5.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Plastic Lavatory Seat Imports

Imports in Western Africa

Plastic lavatory seat imports soared to X units in 2021, jumping by 24% against the year before. Total imports indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% 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 +112.6% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 58%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, plastic lavatory seat imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports saw strong growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of plastic lavatory seat imports in 2021 were Ghana (X units), Senegal (X units) and Cote d'Ivoire (X units), together amounting to 66% of total import. It was distantly followed by Nigeria (X units) and Togo (X units), together mixing up a 14% share of total imports. The following importers - Guinea (X units), Benin (X units), Cabo Verde (X units), Mali (X units), Gambia (X units), Burkina Faso (X units) and Sierra Leone (X units) - together made up 17% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Sierra Leone (with a CAGR of +45.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Ghana ($X), Senegal ($X) and Cote d'Ivoire ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 70% share of total imports. Nigeria, Togo, Benin, Cabo Verde, Guinea, Mali, Sierra Leone, Burkina Faso and Gambia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

Sierra Leone, with a CAGR of +56.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Western Africa amounted to $X per unit, surging by 33% against the previous year. Import price indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, plastic lavatory seat import price increased by +46.6% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 70% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2016 to 2021, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Benin ($X per unit), while Nigeria ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Benin (+11.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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