Asia: Hair Curler Market 2025

Hair Curler Market Size in Asia

The Asian hair curler market soared to $X in 2022, growing by 29% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -4.4% against 2020 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Hair Curler Production in Asia

In value terms, hair curler production rose remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -5.3% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 31%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Hair Curler Exports

Exports in Asia

Hair curler exports reduced to X units in 2022, waning by -6.6% against the year before. Total exports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +101.0% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 53% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, hair curler exports amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 37% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

China dominates exports structure, accounting for X units, which was near 90% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Malaysia (X units), achieving a 5.8% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to hair curler exports from China stood at +4.1%. At the same time, Malaysia (+85.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Malaysia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Asia, with a CAGR of +85.2% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of China and Malaysia increased by +6.3 and +5.8 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest hair curler supplier in Asia, comprising 69% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Malaysia ($X), with a 19% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China totaled +10.5%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Asia stood at $X per unit in 2022, growing by 12% against the previous year. Export price indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, hair curler export price increased by +54.7% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the export price increased by 21%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($X per unit), while China amounted to $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (+7.4%).

Hair Curler Imports

Imports in Asia

Hair curler imports rose markedly to X units in 2022, picking up by 10% against 2021 figures. Total imports indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% 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 +89.3% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 24%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, hair curler imports reached $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 64% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X units), Japan (X units) and South Korea (X units) represented the key importer of hair curlers and curling tongs in Asia, comprising 53% of total import. The United Arab Emirates (X units) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Thailand (X units), Iraq (X units) and Turkey (X units). All these countries together held approx. 23% share of total imports. Vietnam (X units), Malaysia (X units), Kazakhstan (X units) and Hong Kong SAR (X units) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Vietnam (with a CAGR of +61.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest hair curler importing markets in Asia were South Korea ($X), Japan ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a combined 51% share of total imports. India, Turkey, Hong Kong SAR, Thailand, Vietnam, Kazakhstan, Malaysia and Iraq lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Vietnam, with a CAGR of +56.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The import price in Asia stood at $X per unit in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Import price indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, hair curler import price increased by +47.5% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 32%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

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 South Korea ($X per unit), while Iraq ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hong Kong SAR (+12.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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