Israel: Comb Market 2025

Comb Market Size in Israel

The Israeli comb market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, jumping by 18% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, the total consumption indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +72.0% against 2020 indices. Comb consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Comb Exports

Exports from Israel

In 2022, overseas shipments of combs and hair-slides increased by 5.3% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, showed a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 281%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, comb exports fell rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 392%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X kg), the UK (X kg) and Greece (X kg) were the main destinations of comb exports from Israel, with a combined 97% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Greece (with a CAGR of +4.1%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the United States ($X), the UK ($X) and Greece ($X) were the largest markets for comb exported from Israel worldwide, with a combined 97% share of total exports. China lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further 3.3%.

China, with a CAGR of 0.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average comb export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -30.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 129%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were China ($X per ton) and the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Greece ($X per ton) and the UK ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada (+26.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Comb Imports

Imports into Israel

In 2022, purchases abroad of combs and hair-slides increased by 22% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, total imports indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, imports increased by +103.5% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 67%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, comb imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% 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 +65.6% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 41%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of comb to Israel, with a 89% share of total imports. Moreover, comb imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Argentina (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Hong Kong SAR (X tons), with a 2.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at +7.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Argentina (+15.1% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (-3.1% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of combs and hair-slides to Israel, comprising 89% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Argentina ($X), with a 4.5% share of total imports. It was followed by Hong Kong SAR, with a 2.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at +9.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Argentina (+17.3% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (-1.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average comb import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -3.4% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from the United States ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) and China ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+1.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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