Central Asia: Electric Hair Dryer Market 2025

Electric Hair Dryer Market Size in Central Asia

In 2021, the Central Asian electric hair dryer market increased by 21% to $X, rising for the fifth year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption posted resilient growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Electric Hair Dryer Production in Central Asia

In value terms, electric hair dryer production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +64.2% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 48% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

Electric Hair Dryer Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2021, overseas shipments of electric hair dryers increased by 15% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 206%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, electric hair dryer exports fell rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 368%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2020, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan dominates exports structure, reaching X units, which was approx. 95% of total exports in 2021. Kyrgyzstan (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Kazakhstan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the electric hair dryers exports, with a CAGR of +120.4% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Kyrgyzstan (+6.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Kazakhstan (+92 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Kyrgyzstan saw its share reduced by -82% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) remains the largest electric hair dryer supplier in Central Asia, comprising 93% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a 4.6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Kazakhstan totaled +123.6%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per unit in 2021, with a decrease of -33.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by 53% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Kyrgyzstan ($X per unit), while Kazakhstan stood at $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (+1.4%).

Electric Hair Dryer Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2021, overseas purchases of electric hair dryers increased by 65% to X units, rising for the fifth year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 90% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, electric hair dryer imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 94%. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Kazakhstan (X units) was the main importer of electric hair dryers, making up 76% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Kyrgyzstan (X units) and Uzbekistan (X units), together achieving a 19% share of total imports. The following importers - Tajikistan (X units) and Turkmenistan (X units) - each resulted at a 4.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to electric hair dryer imports into Kazakhstan stood at +15.3%. At the same time, Uzbekistan (+34.4%), Kyrgyzstan (+29.0%), Tajikistan (+26.8%) and Turkmenistan (+16.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +34.4% from 2012-2021. While the share of Uzbekistan (+7.9 p.p.) and Kyrgyzstan (+6.4 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Kazakhstan (-15.4 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported electric hair dryers in Central Asia, comprising 89% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 4.9% share of total imports. It was followed by Kyrgyzstan, with a 2% share.

In Kazakhstan, electric hair dryer imports increased at an average annual rate of +20.9% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Uzbekistan (+76.9% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (+22.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per unit in 2021, reducing by -6.9% against the previous year. Import price indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, electric hair dryer import price increased by +42.2% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 22%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per unit), while Kyrgyzstan ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+31.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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