Southern Asia: Comb Market 2025

Comb Market Size in Southern Asia

The South Asian comb market soared to $X in 2022, with an increase of 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed significant growth. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Comb Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, comb production expanded remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% 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 -7.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 40%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Comb Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2022, the amount of combs and hair-slides exported in Southern Asia contracted dramatically to X tons, reducing by -62.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports showed a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 137% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

In value terms, comb exports declined markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 70% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

India represented the key exporter of combs and hair-slides in Southern Asia, with the volume of exports reaching X tons, which was approx. 82% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Bangladesh (X tons), constituting a 15% share of total exports. Pakistan (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to comb exports from India stood at -3.7%. At the same time, Bangladesh (+47.5%) and Pakistan (+4.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bangladesh emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of +47.5% from 2012-2022. While the share of Bangladesh (+15 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of India (-15.6 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest comb supplying countries in Southern Asia were India ($X), Bangladesh ($X) and Pakistan ($X), together comprising 99% of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Bangladesh, with a CAGR of +50.9%, recorded 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

In 2022, the export price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 11% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 102% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+4.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Comb Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of combs and hair-slides increased by 29% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 98%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, comb imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 62% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

India prevails in imports structure, amounting to X tons, which was near 94% of total imports in 2022. Bangladesh (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

India was also the fastest-growing in terms of the combs and hair-slides imports, with a CAGR of +34.8% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Bangladesh (+5.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. India (+55 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Bangladesh saw its share reduced by -15.5% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, India ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported combs and hair-slides in Southern Asia, comprising 81% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bangladesh ($X), with a 13% share of total imports.

In India, comb imports expanded at an average annual rate of +26.4% over the period from 2012-2022.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, falling by -8.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a perceptible decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 24% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Bangladesh ($X per ton), while India stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bangladesh (+3.4%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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