Europe: Smoothing Iron Market 2025

Smoothing Iron Market Size in Europe

The Europe smoothing iron market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after three years of decline. Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Smoothing Iron Production in Europe

In value terms, smoothing iron production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -34.2% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Smoothing Iron Exports

Exports in Europe

Smoothing iron exports fell to X units in 2021, shrinking by -8.1% on 2020. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a slight slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 6.2% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, smoothing iron exports dropped to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 8.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the three major exporters of electric smoothing irons, namely France, Germany and the Netherlands, represented more than third of total export. Spain (X units) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Italy (X units), Hungary (X units) and Slovakia (X units). All these countries together took near 27% share of total exports. Poland (X units), Austria (X units), Russia (X units), Romania (X units), the Czech Republic (X units) and Belgium (X units) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Russia (with a CAGR of +56.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest smoothing iron supplying countries in Europe were France ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined 51% share of total exports. Hungary, Italy, Spain, Slovakia, Russia, Poland, Romania, the Czech Republic, Belgium and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 42%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Russia, with a CAGR of +77.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Europe amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 6.8% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 9.6% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per unit), while Austria ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+12.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Smoothing Iron Imports

Imports in Europe

In 2021, overseas purchases of electric smoothing irons decreased by -1.1% to X units, falling for the third consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, imports saw a mild decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 3.9% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, smoothing iron imports expanded notably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Russia (X units), Italy (X units), Germany (X units), the UK (X units), the Netherlands (X units), Spain (X units), France (X units) and Poland (X units) represented roughly 76% of total imports in 2021. Hungary (X units), Slovakia (X units), Ukraine (X units), Austria (X units) and Belgium (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 main importing countries, was attained by Slovakia (with a CAGR of +14.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Russia ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together comprising 39% of total imports. These countries were followed by the UK, the Netherlands, Spain, France, Poland, Slovakia, Belgium, Hungary, Austria and Ukraine, which together accounted for a further 45%.

Slovakia, with a CAGR of +21.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries 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 Europe stood at $X per unit in 2021, increasing by 8.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained 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 Belgium ($X per unit), while the UK ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (+5.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform