Malaysia: Electric Hair Dryer Market 2025

Electric Hair Dryer Market Size in Malaysia

In 2021, the Malaysian electric hair dryer market decreased by -26.3% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, the total consumption indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -30.4% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Electric Hair Dryer Production in Malaysia

In value terms, electric hair dryer production dropped slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Electric Hair Dryer Exports

Exports from Malaysia

In 2021, approx. X units of electric hair dryers were exported from Malaysia; with an increase of 9.2% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -1.0% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 27%. The exports peaked 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 stood at $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

China (X units) was the main destination for electric hair dryer exports from Malaysia, with a 58% share of total exports. Moreover, electric hair dryer exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X units), threefold. Singapore (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China amounted to +45.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+6.4% per year) and Singapore (+6.2% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for electric hair dryers exports from Malaysia, comprising 68% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 6.8% share of total exports. It was followed by Singapore, with a 5.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to China totaled +45.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+2.2% per year) and Singapore (+4.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average electric hair dryer export price amounted to $X per unit, surging by 4% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 15% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Myanmar ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Japan (+22.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Electric Hair Dryer Imports

Imports into Malaysia

In 2021, purchases abroad of electric hair dryers decreased by -3% to X units, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 63% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, electric hair dryer imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a modest increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) constituted the largest electric hair dryer supplier to Malaysia, with a 83% share of total imports. Moreover, electric hair dryer imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Thailand (X units), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China was relatively modest.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of electric hair dryers to Malaysia, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Thailand ($X), with a 17% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +3.0%.

Import Prices by Country

The average electric hair dryer import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, with an increase of 30% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, electric hair dryer import price increased by +78.7% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 38%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per unit), while the price for China totaled $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+4.5%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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