Oman: Hair Curler Market 2025

Hair Curler Market Size in Oman

The Omani hair curler market contracted modestly to $X in 2022, falling by -2.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% 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 +3.5% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Hair Curler Production in Oman

In value terms, hair curler production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with a decrease of 99.9%. Hair curler production peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Hair Curler Exports

Exports from Oman

In 2022, after four years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of hair curlers and curling tongs, when their volume increased by 160% to X units. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 472,000% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, hair curler exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 5,350,740%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Qatar (X units) was the main destination for hair curler exports from Oman, accounting for a 94% share of total exports. It was followed by Yemen (X units), with a 2.5% share of total exports. The third position in this ranking was taken by Iran (X units), with a 1.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Qatar amounted to +1.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Yemen (+25.6% per year) and Iran (-19.8% per year).

In value terms, Qatar ($X) remains the key foreign market for hair curlers and curling tongs exports from Oman, comprising 92% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Iran ($X), with a 5.8% share of total exports. It was followed by Yemen, with a 2.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Qatar was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Iran (-10.1% per year) and Yemen (+28.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average hair curler export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, declining by -18.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 1,033% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2021, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Iran ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Iran (+12.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Hair Curler Imports

Imports into Oman

In 2022, approx. X units of hair curlers and curling tongs were imported into Oman; falling by -4.2% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 95% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, hair curler imports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, posted a moderate increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 69% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X units), China (X units) and Thailand (X units) were the main suppliers of hair curler imports to Oman, with a combined 78% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +11.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest hair curler suppliers to Oman were the United Arab Emirates ($X), China ($X) and Thailand ($X), with a combined 73% share of total imports. France and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 5.3%.

France, with a CAGR of +13.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average hair curler import price amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 3.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, hair curler import price decreased by -3.8% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 42% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per unit), while the price for Belgium ($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 (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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