Belgium: Electric Hair Dryer Market 2025

Electric Hair Dryer Market Size in Belgium

For the third consecutive year, the Belgian electric hair dryer market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 14% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed strong growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Electric Hair Dryer Production in Belgium

In value terms, electric hair dryer production rose slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 64%. Electric hair dryer production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Electric Hair Dryer Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2021, overseas shipments of electric hair dryers increased by 74% to X units, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, showed a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 509%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, electric hair dryer exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 356%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units), France (X units) and Italy (X units) were the main destinations of electric hair dryer exports from Belgium, with a combined 63% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Spain, Poland, the Netherlands, Ireland and Hungary, which together accounted for a further 23%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Ireland (with a CAGR of +61.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for electric hair dryer exported from Belgium were Germany ($X), France ($X) and Poland ($X), together comprising 64% of total exports. These countries were followed by Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, Ireland and Hungary, which together accounted for a further 21%.

Ireland, with a CAGR of +61.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 electric hair dryer export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, waning by -9.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, enjoyed a tangible increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 65% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Ireland ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+10.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Electric Hair Dryer Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2021, electric hair dryer imports into Belgium soared to X units, growing by 103% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports posted modest growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 142% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, electric hair dryer imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 76%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of electric hair dryer to Belgium, accounting for a 66% share of total imports. Moreover, electric hair dryer imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X units), sixfold. The Netherlands (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 9.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+13.1% per year) and the Netherlands (+14.6% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of electric hair dryers to Belgium, comprising 54% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled -4.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-0.0% per year) and the Netherlands (+9.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average electric hair dryer import price amounted to $X per unit, which is down by -36.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a noticeable descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 30%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2019 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (-2.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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