Eastern Asia: Handkerchief Market 2020

Handkerchief Market Size in Eastern Asia

The revenue of the handkerchief market in Eastern Asia amounted to $X in 2017, stabilizing at the previous year. The handkerchief consumption continues to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009, when market value increased by X% against the previous year. The level of handkerchief consumption peaked of $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Handkerchief Production in Eastern Asia

The handkerchief production amounted to X units in 2017, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. The handkerchief production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008, when the output figure increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the handkerchief production reached its peak figure volume in 2017, and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Handkerchief Exports in Eastern Asia

In 2017, the amount of handkerchiefs exported in Eastern Asia totaled X units, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. The handkerchief exports continue to indicate a drastic slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, with an increase of X% year-to-year. The volume of exports peaked of X units in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, handkerchief exports totaled $X in 2017. The handkerchief exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the handkerchief exports attained its maximum level of $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Handkerchief Exports by Country in Eastern Asia

China dominates handkerchief exports structure, amounting to X units, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2017. South Korea (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

China was also the fastest growing in terms of the handkerchiefs exports, with a CAGR of -X% from 2007 to 2017. South Korea (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of China (X%) and South Korea (X%) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest handkerchief supplier in Eastern Asia, making up X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by South Korea ($X), with a X% share of global exports.

In China, handkerchief exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2007-2017.

Handkerchief Export Prices by Country in Eastern Asia

In 2017, the handkerchief export price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per unit, going up by X% against the previous year. The export price indicated a strong increase from 2007 to 2017: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the handkerchief export price increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012, an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export price peaked in 2017, and is likely to continue its growth in the near future.

Average export prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, major exporting countries recorded the following export prices: in China ($X per unit) and South Korea ($X per unit), while South Korea ($X per unit) and China ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by China (+X% per year).

Handkerchief Imports in Eastern Asia

In 2017, approx. X units of handkerchiefs were imported in Eastern Asia; reducing by -X% against the previous year. The handkerchief imports continue to indicate a deep decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, with an increase of X% year-to-year. The volume of imports peaked of X units in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, handkerchief imports amounted to $X in 2017. The total import value increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the handkerchief imports attained its peak figure level of $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Handkerchief Imports by Country in Eastern Asia

Japan dominates handkerchief imports structure, reaching X units, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2017. It was distantly followed by South Korea (X units), creating X% share of total imports. China, Hong Kong SAR (X units) and China (X units) occupied the mild share of total imports.

Imports into Japan decreased at an average annual rate of -X% from 2007 to 2017. At the same time, China (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, China emerged as the fastest growing importer in Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. South Korea experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, China, Hong Kong SAR (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Japan (X%) and China, Hong Kong SAR (X%) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Japan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported handkerchiefs in Eastern Asia, making up X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by South Korea ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by China, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of value in Japan totaled +X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (+X% per year) and China (+X% per year).

Handkerchief Import Prices by Country in Eastern Asia

In 2017, the handkerchief import price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per unit, going up by X% against the previous year. The import price indicated a remarkable growth from 2007 to 2017: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the handkerchief import price increased by +X% against 2007 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011, when the import prices increased by X% y-o-y. The level of import price peaked in 2017, and is likely to continue its growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was Japan ($X per unit), while South Korea ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Japan (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform