Africa: Plastic Sanitary Ware Market 2024

Plastic Sanitary Ware Market Size in Africa

The African plastic sanitary ware market amounted to $X in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

Plastic Sanitary Ware Production in Africa

In value terms, plastic sanitary ware production reached $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2021; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

Plastic Sanitary Ware Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2023, shipments abroad of plastic baths, wash-basins, lavatory pans and covers and similar sanitary ware increased by X% to X units, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Total exports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, plastic sanitary ware exports reduced to $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa (X units) and Egypt (X units) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Tunisia (X units), constituting a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Kenya (X units) and Botswana (X units) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Botswana (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) remains the largest plastic sanitary ware supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Tunisia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Egypt stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: South Africa (X% per year) and Tunisia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per unit, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per unit), while Botswana ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kenya (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Plastic Sanitary Ware Imports

Imports in Africa

For the third year in a row, Africa recorded growth in purchases abroad of plastic baths, wash-basins, lavatory pans and covers and similar sanitary ware, which increased by X% to X units in 2023. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, plastic sanitary ware imports reached $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Morocco (X units), followed by Egypt (X units), Tanzania (X units), South Africa (X units), Libya (X units), Algeria (X units) and Zimbabwe (X units) were the major importers of plastic baths, wash-basins, lavatory pans and covers and similar sanitary ware, together comprising X% of total imports. The following importers - Kenya (X units), Ghana (X units), Senegal (X units), Cote d'Ivoire (X units), Tunisia (X units) and Sudan (X units) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Zimbabwe (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Morocco ($X), Egypt ($X) and Libya ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, together comprising X% of total imports. South Africa, Ghana, Algeria, Zimbabwe, Tunisia, Senegal, Kenya, Cote d'Ivoire, Tanzania and Sudan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Senegal, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 2023, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per unit, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ghana (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform