Africa: Plastic Lavatory Seat Market 2024

Plastic Lavatory Seat Market Size in Africa

After two years of growth, the African plastic lavatory seat market decreased by X% to $X in 2023. The total consumption indicated a tangible 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. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2022, and then fell in the following year.

Plastic Lavatory Seat Production in Africa

In value terms, plastic lavatory seat production dropped slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated prominent growth 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 increased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Plastic Lavatory Seat Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2023, plastic lavatory seat exports in Africa soared to X units, rising by X% against the year before. Overall, exports recorded a strong increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, plastic lavatory seat exports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. In general, exports saw prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Egypt represented the major exporter of plastic lavatory seats and covers in Africa, with the volume of exports recording X units, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. South Africa (X units) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Tunisia (X%) and Botswana (X%). Cote d'Ivoire (X units), Morocco (X units) and Namibia (X units) took a little share of total exports.

Exports from Egypt increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Cote d'Ivoire (X%), Botswana (X%), Namibia (X%), Tunisia (X%) and Morocco (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Cote d'Ivoire emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, South Africa (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Egypt (X p.p.), Botswana (X p.p.), Cote d'Ivoire (X p.p.) and Tunisia (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of Morocco (X p.p.) and South Africa (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

In Egypt, plastic lavatory seat exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. 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

The export price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2023, falling by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2023: its price 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, plastic lavatory seat export price increased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit, and then shrank in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per unit), while Namibia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

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

Plastic Lavatory Seat Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2023, plastic lavatory seat imports in Africa was estimated at X units, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. 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 appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X units in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, plastic lavatory seat imports reached $X in 2023. Total imports indicated a pronounced expansion 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Morocco (X units), distantly followed by Egypt (X units), South Africa (X units), Ghana (X units), Libya (X units) and Senegal (X units) were the major importers of plastic lavatory seats and covers, together making up X% of total imports. Algeria (X units), Cote d'Ivoire (X units), Tunisia (X units), Benin (X units), Kenya (X units), Tanzania (X units) and Sudan (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Sudan (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 Ghana ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, together comprising X% of total imports. South Africa, Senegal, Tunisia, Libya, Algeria, Kenya, Sudan, Cote d'Ivoire, Tanzania and Benin lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Sudan, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 2023, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per unit, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2016 to 2023, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform