Eastern Asia: Market for Scissors and Tailor Shears 2025

Market Size for Scissors and Tailor Shears in Eastern Asia

The East Asian scissors and tailor shears market dropped rapidly to $X in 2021, which is down by -25.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a noticeable contraction. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Scissors and Tailor Shears in Eastern Asia

In value terms, scissors and tailor shears production expanded significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 17% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Scissors and Tailor Shears

Exports in Eastern Asia

In 2021, overseas shipments of scissors and tailor shears increased by 18% to X units, rising for the fifth consecutive year after four years of decline. Overall, exports saw a mild expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 350%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, scissors and tailor shears exports soared to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

China prevails in exports structure, accounting for X units, which was approx. 97% of total exports in 2021. Taiwan (Chinese) (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from China increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Taiwan (Chinese) (+2.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Taiwan (Chinese) emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of +2.1% from 2012-2021. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest scissors and tailor shears supplier in Eastern Asia, comprising 90% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), with a 4.8% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China stood at +6.3%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 4.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a pronounced expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 260%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2017 to 2021, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per unit), while China amounted to $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+5.0%).

Imports of Scissors and Tailor Shears

Imports in Eastern Asia

In 2021, scissors and tailor shears imports in Eastern Asia expanded slightly to X units, picking up by 4.7% on the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 4.7% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, scissors and tailor shears imports rose significantly to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Japan (X units) and South Korea (X units) prevails in imports structure, together committing 79% of total imports. Taiwan (Chinese) (X units) took a 9.9% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by China (5.9%). Hong Kong SAR (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by South Korea (with a CAGR of +5.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest scissors and tailor shears importing markets in Eastern Asia were Japan ($X), South Korea ($X) and China ($X), together accounting for 85% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, South Korea, with a CAGR of +9.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Asia stood at $X per unit in 2021, rising by 5.2% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per unit), while Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hong Kong SAR (+4.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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