Eastern Europe: Comb Market 2025

Comb Market Size in Eastern Europe

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in the East European comb market, when its value increased by 21% to $X. The total consumption indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Comb Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, comb production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, posted a tangible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 206% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Comb Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, approx. X tons of combs and hair-slides were exported in Eastern Europe; which is down by -5.5% on 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 151%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, comb exports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 175%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Poland dominates exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. 66% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Russia (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Hungary (X tons), together achieving a 24% share of total exports. The following exporters - Belarus (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) - each recorded a 6.9% share of total exports.

Exports from Poland increased at an average annual rate of +15.9% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Belarus (+51.0%), Hungary (+21.4%), Russia (+20.2%), the Czech Republic (+11.9%) and Slovakia (+10.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belarus emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of +51.0% from 2012-2022. Poland (+11 p.p.), Russia (+3.6 p.p.), Hungary (+3.4 p.p.) and Belarus (+3.2 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest comb supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising 66% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Hungary, with an 8.1% share.

In Poland, comb exports increased at an average annual rate of +19.2% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+17.9% per year) and Hungary (+20.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -5% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, posted tangible growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the export price increased by 39%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+5.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Comb Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, comb imports in Eastern Europe reduced modestly to X tons, leveling off at the previous year. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, comb imports expanded slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 81%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the main importers of combs and hair-slides in 2022, recording near 28% and 25% of total imports, respectively. Ukraine (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a 14% share, followed by Romania (8.2%), the Czech Republic (5.9%) and Hungary (5.4%). Slovakia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Slovakia (with a CAGR of +20.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), Russia ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising 63% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Poland, with a CAGR of +19.2%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, surging by 3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price posted a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 49% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (+13.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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