United Arab Emirates: Hard Plastic Comb Market 2024

Hard Plastic Comb Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

The hard plastic comb market in the United Arab Emirates fell remarkably to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -25.2% 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). Over the period under review, consumption recorded a noticeable curtailment. Hard plastic comb consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Hard Plastic Comb Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, shipments abroad of hard rubber or plastic combs was finally on the rise to reach X tons after four years of decline. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a perceptible increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 115%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, hard plastic comb exports declined slightly to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 142% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Kyrgyzstan (X tons) was the main destination for hard plastic comb exports from the United Arab Emirates, accounting for a 62% share of total exports. Moreover, hard plastic comb exports to Kyrgyzstan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Tanzania (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the UK (X tons), with a 5.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Kyrgyzstan amounted to +76.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tanzania (+7.2% per year) and the UK (+63.7% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for hard rubber or plastic combs exports from the United Arab Emirates, comprising 50% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with an 8.2% share of total exports. It was followed by Tanzania, with a 1.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK stood at +80.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kyrgyzstan (+67.2% per year) and Tanzania (-4.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average hard plastic comb export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -23.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 110%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Tanzania ($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 Indonesia (+43.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Hard Plastic Comb Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, the amount of hard rubber or plastic combs imported into the United Arab Emirates reduced dramatically to X tons, which is down by -17.8% on 2021 figures. Overall, imports saw a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 55%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, hard plastic comb imports reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a mild decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 79%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) was the main supplier of hard plastic comb to the United Arab Emirates, accounting for a 91% share of total imports. Moreover, hard plastic comb imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled -3.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (-16.3% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (-23.7% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of hard rubber or plastic combs to the United Arab Emirates, comprising 94% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a 2.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to +2.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (-17.8% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (-27.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average hard plastic comb import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -5.3% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.8%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 16% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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