China: Safety Headgear Market 2025

Safety Headgear Market Size in China

The Chinese safety headgear market contracted markedly to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -17.7% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Safety headgear consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then plummeted in the following year.

Safety Headgear Production in China

In value terms, safety headgear production shrank modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -8.4% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 28%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Safety Headgear Exports

Exports from China

For the sixth consecutive year, China recorded growth in shipments abroad of safety headgear, which increased by 16% to X units in 2021. In general, total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +47.4% against 2014 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, safety headgear exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports posted a prominent expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units) was the main destination for safety headgear exports from China, accounting for a 18% share of total exports. Moreover, safety headgear exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X units), threefold. France (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States amounted to +5.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+6.6% per year) and France (+6.2% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for safety headgear exports from China, comprising 23% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 7.3% share of total exports. It was followed by the Philippines, with a 5.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States stood at +9.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+12.5% per year) and the Philippines (+22.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average safety headgear export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, rising by 25% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.4%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Rwanda ($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 the Philippines (+8.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Safety Headgear Imports

Imports into China

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of safety headgear decreased by -52.4% to X units in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 83%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units, and then contracted notably in the following year.

In value terms, safety headgear imports rose remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 87%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Japan (X units), Taiwan (Chinese) (X units) and Thailand (X units) were the main suppliers of safety headgear imports to China, with a combined 52% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Indonesia, Vietnam, Italy, Canada, South Korea, France, Germany, the United States, Portugal and Poland, which together accounted for a further 44%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Indonesia (with a CAGR of +111.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Japan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of safety headgear to China, comprising 55% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Indonesia, with a 4.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Japan totaled +68.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+40.5% per year) and Indonesia (+108.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average safety headgear import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, growing by 139% against the previous year. In general, the import price posted a significant increase. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per unit), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+33.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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