Europe: Powder-Puffs And Pads Market 2025

Powder-Puffs And Pads Market Size in Europe

After three years of decline, the Europe powder-puffs and pads market increased by 33% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption enjoyed a resilient increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Powder-Puffs And Pads Production in Europe

In value terms, powder-puffs and pads production contracted notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a mild contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 171%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Powder-Puffs And Pads Exports

Exports in Europe

Powder-puffs and pads exports skyrocketed to X tons in 2021, rising by 16% on 2020 figures. In general, exports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, powder-puffs and pads exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 25%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) and the UK (X tons) represented roughly 61% of total exports in 2021. Germany (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by France (X tons). All these countries together held near 17% share of total exports. Belgium (X tons), Spain (X tons), Poland (X tons), Denmark (X tons), Italy (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +63.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest powder-puffs and pads supplying countries in Europe were the UK ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising 61% of total exports. These countries were followed by France, Italy, Belgium, Poland, the Czech Republic, Denmark and Spain, which together accounted for a further 28%.

Among the main exporting countries, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +72.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. Export price indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, powder-puffs and pads export price decreased by -22.9% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 23%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+8.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Powder-Puffs And Pads Imports

Imports in Europe

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of powder-puffs and pads for the application of cosmetics or toilet preparations, when their volume increased by 33% to X tons. In general, imports recorded a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, powder-puffs and pads imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 54% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The UK represented the major importing country with an import of around X tons, which reached 32% of total imports. It was distantly followed by France (X tons), Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Poland (X tons), together generating a 39% share of total imports. The following importers - Spain (X tons), Italy (X tons), Ireland (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and Greece (X tons) - together made up 18% of total imports.

The UK was also the fastest-growing in terms of the powder-puffs and pads for the application of cosmetics or toilet preparations imports, with a CAGR of +22.3% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, the Netherlands (+20.0%), Poland (+15.1%), Sweden (+15.1%), Belgium (+14.0%), Russia (+12.1%), France (+9.9%), Spain (+9.8%), Greece (+9.2%), Ireland (+8.9%) and Germany (+4.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Italy experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Portugal (-4.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The UK (+17 p.p.) and the Netherlands (+3.2 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while France, Italy, Portugal and Germany saw its share reduced by -2.5%, -5.6%, -5.8% and -8% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest powder-puffs and pads importing markets in Europe were France ($X), the UK ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 50% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Italy, the Netherlands, Russia, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Belgium, Ireland, Portugal and Greece, which together accounted for a further 35%.

In terms of the main importing countries, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +23.2%, 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

In 2021, the import price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -6% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the import price increased by 4.6% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while Greece ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+5.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform