Pakistan: Market for Hair Lotion and Preparation 2025

Market Size for Hair Lotion and Preparation in Pakistan

The Pakistani hair lotion and preparation market soared to $X in 2021, rising by 57% 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, consumption continues to indicate modest growth. Hair lotion and preparation consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Hair Lotion and Preparation

Exports from Pakistan

In 2021, shipments abroad of hair lotion and preparation increased by 27% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 933% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, hair lotion and preparation exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 683% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Algeria (X tons), Iraq (X tons) and Djibouti (X tons) were the main destinations of hair lotion and preparation exports from Pakistan, with a combined 33% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Algeria (with a CAGR of +1,582.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for hair lotion and preparation exported from Pakistan were Algeria ($X), Iraq ($X) and Morocco ($X), together comprising 31% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Algeria, with a CAGR of +1,090.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average hair lotion and preparation export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -17.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 22%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, 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 Algeria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Djibouti ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (+3.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Hair Lotion and Preparation

Imports into Pakistan

In 2021, the amount of hair lotion and preparation imported into Pakistan surged to X tons, increasing by 36% against the year before. Overall, imports showed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 63%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, hair lotion and preparation imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), China (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of hair lotion and preparation imports to Pakistan, together comprising 55% of total imports. These countries were followed by the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, India, Spain, Germany, Sri Lanka, Egypt, the United States, the UK and Thailand, which together accounted for a further 40%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Egypt (with a CAGR of +111.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest hair lotion and preparation suppliers to Pakistan were the United Arab Emirates ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and China ($X), together comprising 59% of total imports. Italy, Saudi Arabia, Germany, Spain, Egypt, India, the United States, the UK, Thailand and Sri Lanka lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.

Among the main suppliers, Egypt, with a CAGR of +119.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 average hair lotion and preparation import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 2.8% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average import price increased by 23% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for Sri Lanka ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+9.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform