EU: Comb Market 2024

Comb Market Size in the EU

The EU comb market surged to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Comb Production in the EU

In value terms, comb production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate significant growth. As a result, production attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Comb Exports

Exports in the EU

For the third consecutive year, the European Union recorded growth in shipments abroad of combs and hair-slides, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed prominent growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, comb exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a resilient increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands was the main exporter of combs and hair-slides in the European Union, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. Germany (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Poland (X%). The following exporters - France (X tons), Italy (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the combs and hair-slides exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Poland (X%), Germany (X%), Spain (X%) and France (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Denmark (X%), Belgium (X%) and Italy (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the Netherlands (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Spain (X p.p.), Denmark (X p.p.), Germany (X p.p.), France (X p.p.), Belgium (X p.p.) and Italy (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) emerged as the largest comb supplier in the European Union, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

In the Netherlands, comb exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Italy (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Comb Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, approx. X tons of combs and hair-slides were imported in the European Union; rising by X% against 2021. Total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, comb imports surged to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Poland (X tons), Spain (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) represented the largest importers of combs and hair-slides, together generating X% of total imports. Denmark (X tons), Greece (X tons), Romania (X tons), Austria (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest comb importing markets in the European Union were Germany ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Poland, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Denmark, Austria, Sweden, the Czech Republic, Romania and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Poland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 2022, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while Greece ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform