China: Toothpaste Market 2022

Toothpaste Market Size in China

The Chinese toothpaste market fell to $X in 2021, which is down by -X% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Toothpaste Production in China

In value terms, toothpaste production fell modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by X%. Toothpaste production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Toothpaste Exports

Exports from China

In 2021, approx. X tons of toothpaste, denture cleaners and other dentifrices were exported from China; increasing by X% against 2020 figures. Overall, total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +X% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, toothpaste exports expanded significantly to $X in 2021. In general, total exports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Hong Kong SAR (X tons) were the main destinations of toothpaste exports from China, together accounting for X% of total exports. Togo, the United Arab Emirates, Congo, Poland, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Turkey, Venezuela, Malaysia and the Philippines lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Venezuela (with a CAGR of +X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for toothpaste exported from China were Hong Kong SAR ($X), Russia ($X) and South Africa ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Malaysia, the United Arab Emirates, Poland, Nigeria, Venezuela, the Philippines, Turkey, Togo, Congo and Zimbabwe, which together accounted for a further X, with a CAGR of +X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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

The average toothpaste export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, waning by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Zimbabwe ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hong Kong SAR (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Toothpaste Imports

Imports into China

In 2021, supplies from abroad of toothpaste, denture cleaners and other dentifrices was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, imports recorded a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, toothpaste imports stood at $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports posted a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Japan (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of toothpaste to China, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, toothpaste imports from Japan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Korea (X tons), twofold. Thailand (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Japan stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (+X% per year) and Thailand (-X% per year).

In value terms, Japan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of toothpaste to China, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Korea ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Thailand, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Japan amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (+X% per year) and Thailand (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average toothpaste import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for South Korea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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