Saudi Arabia: Hair Curler Market 2025

Hair Curler Market Size in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi hair curler market expanded remarkably to $X in 2022, surging by 9.8% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a significant expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Hair Curler Production in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, hair curler production expanded notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated buoyant growth 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% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Hair Curler Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of hair curlers and curling tongs decreased by -70.2% to X units in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a sharp downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 1,272%. The exports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, hair curler exports fell significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a sharp contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 1,709%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X units), Sri Lanka (X units) and South Africa (X units) were the main destinations of hair curler exports from Saudi Arabia, with a combined 36% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by South Africa (with a CAGR of +78.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the key foreign market for hair curlers and curling tongs exports from Saudi Arabia, comprising 2.5% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with a 1.2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Netherlands stood at -21.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Africa (+61.1% per year) and Sri Lanka (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average hair curler export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, growing by 179% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a strong increase. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Sri Lanka ($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 the UK (+0.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Hair Curler Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In value terms, hair curler imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +110.6% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 58% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of hair curlers and curling tongs to Saudi Arabia, comprising 89% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Malaysia ($X), with an 8.6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at +8.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Malaysia (+221.2% per year) and Thailand (-13.8% per year).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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