Germany: Hard Plastic Comb Market 2024

Hard Plastic Comb Market Size in Germany

In 2022, the German hard plastic comb market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Hard Plastic Comb Production in Germany

In value terms, hard plastic comb production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +6.9% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 57%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Hard Plastic Comb Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, overseas shipments of hard rubber or plastic combs decreased by -7.7% to X tons for the first time since 2015, thus ending a six-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 57%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, hard plastic comb exports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% 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 +87.8% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 21%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons), Poland (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of hard plastic comb exports from Germany, together accounting for 65% of total exports. Italy, the Czech Republic, France, Hungary, Croatia, Spain, Belgium, Switzerland and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Croatia (with a CAGR of +20.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Austria ($X) remains the key foreign market for hard rubber or plastic combs exports from Germany, comprising 26% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Austria totaled +8.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+15.9% per year) and the Netherlands (+6.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average hard plastic comb export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a perceptible downturn. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Switzerland (+3.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Hard Plastic Comb Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, the amount of hard rubber or plastic combs imported into Germany surged to X tons, with an increase of 63% against the previous year's figure. In general, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +110.7% against 2018 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, hard plastic comb imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw prominent growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest hard plastic comb supplier to Germany, with a 81% share of total imports. Moreover, hard plastic comb imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), more than tenfold. The Czech Republic (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +7.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (+5.3% per year) and the Czech Republic (+54.4% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of hard rubber or plastic combs to Germany, comprising 77% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), with a 6.5% share of total imports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a 3.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled +10.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (+6.4% per year) and the Czech Republic (+69.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average hard plastic comb import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -4.4% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+9.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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