China: Tooth Brush Market 2024

Tooth Brush Market Size in China

After five years of growth, the Chinese tooth brush market decreased by -68.2% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption saw a pronounced contraction. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2021, and then declined markedly in the following year.

Tooth Brush Production in China

In value terms, tooth brush production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, production decreased by -3.4% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 81% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Tooth Brush Exports

Exports from China

In 2022, exports of tooth brushes from China skyrocketed to X units, growing by 28% against the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, tooth brush exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% 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 +45.6% against 2020 indices. As a result, the exports reached 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 tooth brush exports from China, with a 19% share of total exports. Moreover, tooth brush exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Japan (X units), threefold. South Korea (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States stood at +4.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (+7.8% per year) and South Korea (+10.3% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for tooth brushes exports from China, comprising 17% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Japan ($X), with a 5.2% share of total exports. It was followed by South Korea, with a 4.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States stood at +2.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (+8.5% per year) and South Korea (+15.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average tooth brush export price amounted to $X per unit, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to India ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Philippines (+7.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Tooth Brush Imports

Imports into China

In 2022, overseas purchases of tooth brushes increased by 20% to X units for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports showed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 49%. Imports peaked at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, tooth brush imports declined markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 30%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X units) constituted the largest tooth brush supplier to China, with a 55% share of total imports. Moreover, tooth brush imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Japan (X units), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Vietnam (X units), with a 1.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany amounted to +38.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Japan (+15.1% per year) and Vietnam (+9.1% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X), Japan ($X) and the United States ($X) constituted the largest tooth brush suppliers to China, together comprising 78% of total imports. Malaysia, South Korea, Ireland, Vietnam and India lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 10%.

Malaysia, with a CAGR of +69.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average tooth brush import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, waning by -29.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 21%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the price for Vietnam ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+15.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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