
China - Safety Headgear - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
China Export of Safety Headgear Slumps 47% Averaging $72M in February 2023
China Safety Headgear Exports
In February 2023, overseas shipments of safety headgear decreased by -35.5% to 7.1M units, falling for the second consecutive month after two months of growth. Over the period under review, exports showed a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 with an increase of 26% m-o-m. The exports peaked at 14M units in July 2022; however, from August 2022 to February 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, safety headgear exports fell rapidly to $72M (IndexBox estimates) in February 2023. Overall, exports recorded a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in April 2022 with an increase of 23% month-to-month. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at 188M units in July 2022; however, from August 2022 to February 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.
Exports by Country
The United States (844K units) was the main destination for safety headgear exports from China, with a 12% share of total exports. Moreover, safety headgear exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (355K units), twofold. Japan (221K units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 3.1% share.
From February 2022 to February 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States totaled -5.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: France (-2.2% per month) and Japan (-2.3% per month).
In value terms, the largest markets for safety headgear exported from China were the United States ($12M), Russia ($10M) and the Netherlands ($4.5M), with a combined 37% share of total exports.
Russia, with a CAGR of +17.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Export Prices by Country
In February 2023, the safety headgear price amounted to $10.2 per unit (FOB, China), with a decrease of -17.3% against the previous month. In general, the export price recorded a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in June 2022 when the average export price increased by 13% m-o-m. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $15.1 per unit in October 2022; however, from November 2022 to February 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In February 2023, the country with the highest price was Russia ($54.0 per unit), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($6.2 per unit) was amongst the lowest.
From February 2022 to February 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (+13.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the safety headgear market in China. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
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