Russian Federation: Market for Scissors and Tailor Shears 2025

Market Size for Scissors and Tailor Shears in the Russian Federation

The Russian scissors and tailor shears market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, increasing by 26% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a mild decrease. Scissors and tailor shears consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Scissors and Tailor Shears in the Russian Federation

In value terms, scissors and tailor shears production rose markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Scissors and tailor shears production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Scissors and Tailor Shears

Exports from the Russian Federation

For the fourth consecutive year, Russia recorded growth in overseas shipments of scissors and tailor shears, which increased by 46% to X units in 2021. In general, exports posted a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 49%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, scissors and tailor shears exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 71% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Belarus (X units), the Netherlands (X units) and Kazakhstan (X units) were the main destinations of scissors and tailor shears exports from Russia, together accounting for 78% of total exports. Ukraine, Latvia, Hong Kong SAR and Kyrgyzstan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 17%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Hong Kong SAR (with a CAGR of +83.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for scissors and tailor shears exported from Russia were Belarus ($X), Kazakhstan ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined 76% share of total exports. Ukraine, Latvia, Kyrgyzstan and Hong Kong SAR lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 15%.

Hong Kong SAR, with a CAGR of +48.5%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average scissors and tailor shears export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, reducing by -1.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, scissors and tailor shears export price decreased by -6.4% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 61%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belarus ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Hong Kong SAR ($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 Latvia (+9.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Scissors and Tailor Shears

Imports into the Russian Federation

Scissors and tailor shears imports into Russia soared to X units in 2021, jumping by 52% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, scissors and tailor shears imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of scissors and tailor shears to Russia, accounting for a 83% share of total imports. Moreover, scissors and tailor shears imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belarus (X units), ninefold. Taiwan (Chinese) (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 1.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at +6.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belarus (+25.8% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (-1.5% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of scissors and tailor shears to Russia, comprising 63% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), with a 4.9% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 4.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to +9.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (-3.0% per year) and Germany (-10.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average scissors and tailor shears import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, rising by 4% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 38%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Estonia ($X per unit), while the price for Belarus ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Estonia (+41.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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