GCC: Tooth Brush Market 2024

Tooth Brush Market Size in GCC

The GCC tooth brush market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after three years of decline. In general, consumption, however, showed a prominent increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Tooth Brush Production in GCC

In value terms, tooth brush production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production posted a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 129% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Tooth Brush Exports

Exports in GCC

In 2022, overseas shipments of tooth brushes increased by 11% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Total exports indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +15.0% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 103% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, tooth brush exports totaled $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -20.2% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 129% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates dominates exports structure, finishing at X units, which was near 93% of total exports in 2022. Oman (X units) and 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 +3.5% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Saudi Arabia (+10.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Saudi Arabia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in GCC, with a CAGR of +10.9% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Oman (-4.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The United Arab Emirates (+3.5 p.p.) and Saudi Arabia (+1.6 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Oman saw its share reduced by -5.1% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the largest tooth brush supplier in GCC, comprising 92% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Oman ($X), with a 4.6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United Arab Emirates amounted to +3.8%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Oman (-5.8% per year) and Saudi Arabia (+11.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in GCC amounted to $X per unit, dropping by -7.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the export price increased by 37%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per unit), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+0.3%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Tooth Brush Imports

Imports in GCC

In 2022, tooth brush imports in GCC fell modestly to X units, which is down by -2.8% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports saw a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 28%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, tooth brush imports fell notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a perceptible descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates was the major importer of tooth brushes in GCC, with the volume of imports reaching X units, which was approx. 78% of total imports in 2022. Kuwait (X units) took a 12% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Oman (5%). Qatar (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to tooth brush imports into the United Arab Emirates stood at -3.5%. At the same time, Oman (+29.7%) and Qatar (+15.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Oman emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in GCC, with a CAGR of +29.7% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Kuwait (-1.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Oman (+4.7 p.p.) and Qatar (+2.4 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the United Arab Emirates saw its share reduced by -9.2% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported tooth brushes in GCC, comprising 57% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kuwait ($X), with a 23% share of total imports. It was followed by Qatar, with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United Arab Emirates totaled +1.3%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kuwait (+9.1% per year) and Qatar (+6.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in GCC stood at $X per unit in 2022, waning by -21.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 34% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per unit), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kuwait (+10.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform