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View PricingTravel Set Imports in the UK Soar to $28 Million in 2023
United Kingdom Travel Set Imports
In 2023, purchases abroad of travel sets increased by 23% to 21M units, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of 84% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at 42M units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, travel set imports surged to $28M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when imports increased by 78% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.
COUNTRY | Import Value of Travel Set in United Kingdom (million USD) | ||||||||||
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2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
China | 19.3 | 15.4 | 14.3 | 15.7 | 16.3 | 21.2 | 18.3 | 7.5 | 10.3 | 21.3 | 25.2 |
Switzerland | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1.0 |
Mexico | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.1 | 0.8 |
United States | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
Netherlands | 2.3 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.1 | N/A |
Belgium | 0.7 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.1 | N/A | N/A |
Germany | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.4 | N/A | N/A |
Hong Kong | 0.9 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 4.4 | 1.9 | 0.1 | 0.2 | N/A |
Others | 2.6 | 2.0 | 1.9 | 2.4 | 1.3 | 1.9 | 1.6 | 1.4 | 2.0 | 2.6 | 1.1 |
Total | 27.0 | 22.3 | 21.1 | 22.0 | 21.6 | 26.5 | 26.8 | 12.3 | 13.7 | 24.4 | 28.2 |
Imports by Country
In 2023, China (19M units) constituted the largest supplier of travel set to the UK, accounting for a 89% share of total imports. Moreover, travel set imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Switzerland (736K units), more than tenfold. Mexico (603K units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2.8% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled -3.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Switzerland (+83.2% per year) and Mexico (+101.6% per year).
In value terms, China ($25M) constituted the largest supplier of travel sets to the UK, comprising 89% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Switzerland ($975K), with a 3.5% share of total imports. It was followed by Mexico, with a 2.8% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at +2.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Switzerland (+94.3% per year) and Mexico (+113.7% per year).
Import Prices by Country
In 2023, the travel set price amounted to $1.3 per unit (CIF, United Kingdom), which is down by -6.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 68%. The import price peaked at $1.5 per unit in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.
Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Mexico ($1.3 per unit) and the United States ($1.3 per unit), while the price for China ($1.3 per unit) and Switzerland ($1.3 per unit) were amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+8.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the travel set market in the UK. 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.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 15121270 - Travel sets for personal toilet, sewing, or shoe or clothes cleaning (excluding manicure sets)
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024