South-Eastern Asia: Market for Scissors and Tailor Shears 2025

Market Size for Scissors and Tailor Shears in South-Eastern Asia

In 2021, the Southeast Asian scissors and tailor shears market increased by 21% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Scissors and Tailor Shears in South-Eastern Asia

In value terms, scissors and tailor shears production shrank dramatically to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 2,853%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Scissors and Tailor Shears

Exports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2021, shipments abroad of scissors and tailor shears decreased by -2.4% to X units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 58% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X units in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, scissors and tailor shears exports expanded significantly to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 46%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Vietnam prevails in exports structure, finishing at X units, which was near 91% of total exports in 2021. Malaysia (X units), Singapore (X units) and Thailand (X units) held a minor share of total exports.

Vietnam was also the fastest-growing in terms of the scissors and tailor shears exports, with a CAGR of +20.1% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Thailand (+8.3%) and Malaysia (+4.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Singapore (-10.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Vietnam (+28 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Malaysia (-5.8 p.p.) and Singapore (-18 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Vietnam ($X) remains the largest scissors and tailor shears supplier in South-Eastern Asia, comprising 90% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Singapore ($X), with a 7% share of total exports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a 2% share.

In Vietnam, scissors and tailor shears exports increased at an average annual rate of +26.0% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Singapore (-3.0% per year) and Malaysia (+0.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per unit in 2021, rising by 11% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 20%. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per unit), while Malaysia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Singapore (+7.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Scissors and Tailor Shears

Imports in South-Eastern Asia

Scissors and tailor shears imports soared to X units in 2021, jumping by 21% compared with the year before. In general, imports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 94%. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, scissors and tailor shears imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a measured increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 293% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Vietnam (X units), Indonesia (X units), Thailand (X units) and Malaysia (X units) represented the main importer of scissors and tailor shears in South-Eastern Asia, mixing up 93% of total import. Cambodia (X units) and Myanmar (X units) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Myanmar (with a CAGR of +61.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Vietnam ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported scissors and tailor shears in South-Eastern Asia, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Indonesia ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Thailand, with an 8.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Vietnam was relatively modest. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Indonesia (+12.9% per year) and Thailand (+2.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per unit in 2021, waning by -4.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a perceptible setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by 131%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per unit), while Myanmar ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (+6.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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