Middle East: Hair Curler Market 2024

Hair Curler Market Size in the Middle East

In 2022, the Middle Eastern hair curler market increased by 6.4% to $X, rising for the fourth year in a row after four years of decline. In general, consumption enjoyed resilient growth. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Hair Curler Production in the Middle East

In value terms, hair curler production rose significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -8.3% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 50%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Hair Curler Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, approx. X units of hair curlers and curling tongs were exported in the Middle East; waning by -4.4% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 105%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, hair curler exports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 115%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates represented the key exporter of hair curlers and curling tongs in the Middle East, with the volume of exports recording X units, which was approx. 57% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Turkey (X units), achieving a 37% share of total exports. Kuwait (X units) took a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +9.3%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the largest hair curler supplier in the Middle East, comprising 71% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a 24% share of total exports.

In the United Arab Emirates, hair curler exports expanded at an average annual rate of +23.6% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (+7.4% per year) and Kuwait (-16.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per unit, waning by -2.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 55%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit), while Turkey ($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 (+13.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Hair Curler Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, purchases abroad of hair curlers and curling tongs increased by 4.7% to X units, rising for the fifth year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, imports recorded a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, hair curler imports declined significantly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% 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 +60.0% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 32% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X units), Iraq (X units) and Turkey (X units) represented the major importer of hair curlers and curling tongs in the Middle East, generating 76% of total import. It was distantly followed by Israel (X units), committing a 6.5% share of total imports. Yemen (X units), Iran (X units) and Kuwait (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Iraq (with a CAGR of +31.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest hair curler importing markets in the Middle East were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Turkey ($X) and Israel ($X), with a combined 74% share of total imports. Iraq, Kuwait, Iran and Yemen lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 18%.

Among the main importing countries, Yemen, with a CAGR of +29.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the Middle East stood at $X per unit in 2022, declining by -21.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the import price increased by 15%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Kuwait ($X per unit), while Iraq ($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 (+7.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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