United Kingdom: Market for Brooms, Brushes, And Mops 2024

Market Size for Brooms, Brushes, And Mops in the UK

In 2022, the UK broom, brush, and mop market increased by 7.1% to $X, rising for the fourth year in a row after three years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Production of Brooms, Brushes, And Mops in the UK

In value terms, broom, brush, and mop production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 32% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Brooms, Brushes, And Mops

Exports from the UK

In 2022, the amount of brooms, brushes, and mops exported from the UK contracted rapidly to X units, with a decrease of -23.7% compared with 2021. In general, exports recorded a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 20%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, broom, brush, and mop exports reduced to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ireland (X units), Poland (X units) and Germany (X units) were the main destinations of broom, brush, and mop exports from the UK, together comprising 40% of total exports. The United States, the United Arab Emirates, the Netherlands, France, Japan, China, Spain, Pakistan, Denmark and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 38%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Pakistan (with a CAGR of +48.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Ireland ($X), Germany ($X) and the United States ($X) constituted the largest markets for broom, brush, and mop exported from the UK worldwide, together accounting for 38% of total exports. France, Japan, the Netherlands, Spain, China, Poland, the United Arab Emirates, Denmark, Sweden and Pakistan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 32%.

Among the main countries of destination, Pakistan, with a CAGR of +46.5%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

The average broom, brush, and mop export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, increasing by 12% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, broom, brush, and mop export price increased by +84.0% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 39%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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 Japan ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+17.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Brooms, Brushes, And Mops

Imports into the UK

Broom, brush, and mop imports into the UK surged to X units in 2022, with an increase of 18% against 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, broom, brush, and mop imports reached $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of broom, brush, and mop to the UK, with a 60% share of total imports. Moreover, broom, brush, and mop imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X units), fourfold. The United States (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +3.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+0.8% per year) and the United States (+15.5% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of brooms, brushes, and mops to the UK, comprising 59% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Sweden, with a 4.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to +5.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+4.8% per year) and Sweden (+3.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average broom, brush, and mop import price amounted to $X per unit, with a decrease of -14.3% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 15%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit, and then dropped in the following year.

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 ($X per unit), while the price for Vietnam ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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