GCC: Electric Hair Dryer Market 2025

Electric Hair Dryer Market Size in GCC

For the fourth year in a row, the GCC electric hair dryer market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 1.2% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption recorded a prominent increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Electric Hair Dryer Production in GCC

In value terms, electric hair dryer production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the production volume increased by 133%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Electric Hair Dryer Exports

Exports in GCC

In 2021, shipments abroad of electric hair dryers was finally on the rise to reach X units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports posted a prominent expansion. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, electric hair dryer exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 272% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates dominates exports structure, finishing at X units, which was near 97% of total exports in 2021. Bahrain (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

The United Arab Emirates was also the fastest-growing in terms of the electric hair dryers exports, with a CAGR of +22.3% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Bahrain (+16.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of the United Arab Emirates (+18 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the largest electric hair dryer supplier in GCC, comprising 99% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bahrain ($X), with a 1.2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in the United Arab Emirates stood at +40.6%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in GCC amounted to $X per unit, declining by -30.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by 105% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit), while Bahrain amounted to $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+14.9%).

Electric Hair Dryer Imports

Imports in GCC

In 2021, imports of electric hair dryers in GCC soared to X units, picking up by 43% compared with 2020. Over the period under review, imports showed a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 48%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, electric hair dryer imports soared to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 25% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates prevails in imports structure, resulting at X units, which was near 91% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Kuwait (X units), achieving a 6% share of total imports.

The United Arab Emirates was also the fastest-growing in terms of the electric hair dryers imports, with a CAGR of +13.7% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Kuwait (+7.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2012 to 2021, the share of the United Arab Emirates increased by +8.3 percentage points.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported electric hair dryers in GCC, comprising 61% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kuwait ($X), with a 7.2% share of total imports.

In the United Arab Emirates, electric hair dryer imports expanded at an average annual rate of +11.9% over the period from 2012-2021.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in GCC stood at $X per unit in 2021, with a decrease of -13.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the import price increased by 14% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per unit), while the United Arab Emirates amounted to $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (-1.5%).

Source: IndexBox Platform