South Africa: Market for Preparations For Permanent Waving Or Straightening Of Hair 2025

Market Size for Preparations For Permanent Waving Or Straightening Of Hair in South Africa

In 2021, the South African market for preparations for permanent waving or straightening of hair was finally on the rise to reach $X after three years of decline. In general, consumption, however, saw a mild setback. Hair waving or straightening preparations consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Preparations For Permanent Waving Or Straightening Of Hair in South Africa

In value terms, hair waving or straightening preparations production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a deep slump. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Preparations For Permanent Waving Or Straightening Of Hair

Exports from South Africa

In 2021, approx. X tons of preparations for permanent waving or straightening of hair were exported from South Africa; growing by 14% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, hair waving or straightening preparations exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt slump. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Lesotho (X tons), Angola (X tons) and Tanzania (X tons) were the main destinations of hair waving or straightening preparations exports from South Africa, with a combined 38% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the United Arab Emirates, Zimbabwe, Ghana, Malawi, Mozambique, Botswana, Papua New Guinea, the UK, the Netherlands and Namibia, which together accounted for a further 43%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Malawi (with a CAGR of +39.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Tanzania ($X) and Zimbabwe ($X) constituted the largest markets for hair waving or straightening preparations exported from South Africa worldwide, together comprising 35% of total exports. Lesotho, Angola, Ghana, the UK, Namibia, the Netherlands, Botswana, Malawi, Papua New Guinea and Mozambique lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 47%.

Among the main countries of destination, Ghana, with a CAGR of +39.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average export price for preparations for permanent waving or straightening of hair stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 11% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Malawi ($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 Zimbabwe (+6.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Preparations For Permanent Waving Or Straightening Of Hair

Imports into South Africa

In 2021, the amount of preparations for permanent waving or straightening of hair imported into South Africa soared to X tons, with an increase of 34% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 63%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, hair waving or straightening preparations imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, faced a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest hair waving or straightening preparations supplier to South Africa, with a 43% share of total imports. Moreover, hair waving or straightening preparations imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Brazil (X tons), with a 9.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States amounted to -21.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-11.0% per year) and Brazil (+3.6% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of preparations for permanent waving or straightening of hair to South Africa, comprising 44% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Brazil ($X), with a 9.4% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with an 8.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States totaled -21.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (-10.0% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+131.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for preparations for permanent waving or straightening of hair amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 34% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 38% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for China ($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 United Arab Emirates (+1.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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