Global Handkerchief Market 2020

Handkerchief Market Size

The global handkerchief market revenue amounted to $X in 2017, lowering by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the total market indicated a remarkable increase from 2007 to 2017: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the handkerchief consumption increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012, when it surged by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the global handkerchief market attained its maximum level of $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Handkerchief Production

Global handkerchief production totaled X units in 2017, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, handkerchief production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008, when it surged by X% year-to-year. In that year, the global handkerchief production reached their peak volume of X units. From 2009 to 2017, growth of the global handkerchief production failed to regain its momentum.

Handkerchief Exports

In 2017, approx. X units of handkerchiefs were exported worldwide; coming down by -X% against the previous year. In general, handkerchief exports continue to indicate a temperate deduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010, when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the global handkerchief exports attained its maximum volume of X units in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, handkerchief exports totaled $X in 2017. Overall, handkerchief exports continue to indicate a mild growth. Global exports peaked of $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Handkerchief Exports by Country

China represented the main exporting country with an export of around X units, which reached X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by India (X units), constituting X% share of total exports. Vietnam (X units), Malaysia (X units), Germany (X units), Thailand (X units), Belgium (X units) and Madagascar (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from China decreased at an average annual rate of -X% from 2007 to 2017. At the same time, India (+X%) and Madagascar (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, India emerged as the fastest growing exporter in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. Belgium and Germany experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Thailand (-X%), Malaysia (-X%) and Vietnam (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2017, the share of China, Vietnam and Malaysia increased by X%, X% and X% percentage points, while India (-X%) saw their share reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest handkerchief supplier worldwide, making up X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by India ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Vietnam, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of value in China was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: India (+X% per year) and Vietnam (-X% per year).

Handkerchief Export Prices by Country

In 2017, the average handkerchief export price amounted to $X per unit, coming up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price indicated a pronounced growth from 2007 to 2017: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the handkerchief export price increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012, an increase of X% against the previous year. Global export price peaked of $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest export price was China ($X per unit), while India ($X per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by China (+X% per year), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Handkerchief Imports

In 2017, approx. X units of handkerchiefs were imported worldwide; approximately equating the previous year. In general, handkerchief imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011, when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global handkerchief imports reached its maximum volume of X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, handkerchief imports amounted to $X in 2017. The total import value increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations in certain years. Over the period under review, the global handkerchief imports reached its peak figure level of $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Handkerchief Imports by Country

The imports of the three major importers of handkerchiefs, namely Japan, the U.S. and Nigeria, represented more than third of total import. It was distantly followed by Ghana (X units), constituting X% share of total imports. The following importers - Kenya (X units), the UK (X units), Myanmar (X units), Kazakhstan (X units), the Philippines (X units), Germany (X units), Australia (X units) and France (X units) together made up X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Myanmar (+X% per year), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Japan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported handkerchiefs worldwide, making up X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the U.S. ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by the Philippines, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Japan stood at +X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the U.S. (+X% per year) and the Philippines (+X% per year).

Handkerchief Import Prices by Country

In 2017, the average handkerchief import price amounted to $X per unit, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2017, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011, when the average import prices increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average import prices for handkerchiefs reached its maximum level of $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was the Philippines ($X per unit), while Nigeria ($X per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by the Philippines (+X% per year), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform