Switzerland: Comb Market 2025

Comb Market Size in Switzerland

For the fourth consecutive year, the Swiss comb market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 29% to $X in 2022. Overall, the total consumption indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +108.7% against 2018 indices. Comb consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Comb Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, the amount of combs and hair-slides exported from Switzerland expanded rapidly to X tons, with an increase of 13% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a slight setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 265%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, comb exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports posted prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 66%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany (X kg), Bulgaria (X kg) and Italy (X kg) were the main destinations of comb exports from Switzerland, with a combined 64% share of total exports. France, Austria, the United States, Poland, the Netherlands and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +151.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for comb exported from Switzerland were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and France ($X), together accounting for 71% of total exports. The United States, Bulgaria, Poland, Austria, the Netherlands and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 23%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +225.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the average comb export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 18% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 199% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+29.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Comb Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, imports of combs and hair-slides into Switzerland expanded rapidly to X tons, with an increase of 9.5% compared with the year before. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 43%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, comb imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +109.2% against 2018 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of comb to Switzerland, accounting for a 72% share of total imports. Moreover, comb imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), sevenfold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+3.0% per year) and Italy (-2.8% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of combs and hair-slides to Switzerland, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled +2.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+6.9% per year) and Germany (+1.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average comb import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 22% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, comb import price decreased by -5.6% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 34%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+10.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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