Turkey: Comb Market 2025

Comb Market Size in Turkey

The Turkish comb market declined notably to $X in 2022, which is down by -81.9% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption faced a precipitous descent. Comb consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Comb Exports

Exports from Turkey

In 2022, overseas shipments of combs and hair-slides increased by 81% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports showed slight growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, comb exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 68% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Albania (X tons) and Serbia (X tons) were the main destinations of comb exports from Turkey, together comprising 29% of total exports. Israel, Bulgaria, Iraq, Moldova, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Romania, Ukraine, the Netherlands, Iran and Morocco lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 36%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Morocco (with a CAGR of +81.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for combs and hair-slides exports from Turkey, comprising 15% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Albania ($X), with a 5.5% share of total exports. It was followed by Serbia, with a 5.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany totaled +8.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Albania (+20.6% per year) and Serbia (-2.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average comb export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -7.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a pronounced reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 23% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Iran ($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 Albania (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Comb Imports

Imports into Turkey

In 2022, comb imports into Turkey rose slightly to X tons, growing by 4.9% against the year before. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 15%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, comb imports stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 32%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) was the main comb supplier to Turkey, accounting for a approx. 98% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at -10.3%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of combs and hair-slides to Turkey.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to -13.0%.

Import Prices by Country

The average comb import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -4.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 23% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for China.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to -3.1% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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