GCC: Market for Scissors and Tailor Shears 2025

Market Size for Scissors and Tailor Shears in GCC

The GCC scissors and tailor shears market surged to $X in 2021, with an increase of 24% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Scissors and Tailor Shears in GCC

In value terms, scissors and tailor shears production rose sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 27%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Scissors and Tailor Shears

Exports in GCC

In 2021, the amount of scissors and tailor shears exported in GCC shrank notably to X units, falling by -66.7% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, posted a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 444%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

In value terms, scissors and tailor shears exports contracted significantly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 261%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates represented the key exporter of scissors and tailor shears in GCC, with the volume of exports finishing at X units, which was approx. 86% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Oman (X units), mixing up an 11% share of total exports. Saudi Arabia (X units) took a relatively small share of total exports.

Exports from the United Arab Emirates increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Oman (+27.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Oman emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in GCC, with a CAGR of +27.5% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Saudi Arabia (-2.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Oman increased by +9.2 percentage points.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the largest scissors and tailor shears supplier in GCC, comprising 89% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Oman ($X), with an 8.3% share of total exports.

In the United Arab Emirates, scissors and tailor shears exports expanded at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Oman (+37.8% per year) and Saudi Arabia (+8.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in GCC amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 65% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 66%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per unit), while Oman ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+11.9%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Scissors and Tailor Shears

Imports in GCC

Scissors and tailor shears imports surged to X units in 2021, growing by 36% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, scissors and tailor shears imports shrank to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a mild decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 39% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates dominates imports structure, finishing at X units, which was approx. 81% of total imports in 2021. Oman (X units) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 5.9% share, followed by Kuwait (5.9%) and Qatar (5.9%). Bahrain (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

The United Arab Emirates experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of scissors and tailor shears. At the same time, Qatar (+38.4%) and Oman (+13.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Qatar emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in GCC, with a CAGR of +38.4% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Bahrain (-5.7%) and Kuwait (-6.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Qatar and Oman increased by +5.6 and +4.1 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported scissors and tailor shears in GCC, comprising 81% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kuwait ($X), with an 8.1% share of total imports. It was followed by Qatar, with a 5.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in the United Arab Emirates amounted to +2.9%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kuwait (+2.5% per year) and Qatar (+15.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in GCC amounted to $X per unit, waning by -31% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the import price increased by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per unit), while Oman ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kuwait (+9.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform