Plastic Headgear Market

The article discusses the rising demand for plastic headgear globally, with forecasts indicating an increase in market volume and value over the next eight years. Key points include anticipated growth in market performance with a +5.6% CAGR from 2022 to 2030, as well as insights on consumption trends, production volumes, import and export statistics, and pricing dynamics. Countries with high consumption and production levels, as well as notable growth rates, are also highlighted in the analysis.

Market Forecast

Driven by rising demand for plastic headgear worldwide, the market is expected to start an upward consumption trend over the next eight years. The performance of the market is forecast to increase slightly, with an anticipated CAGR of +5.6% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 877M units by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +7.2% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $342M (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Headgear Of Rubber Or Plastic

For the fourth consecutive year, the global market recorded decline in consumption of headgear of rubber or plastic, which decreased by -38.7% to 568M units in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a abrupt decrease. As a result, consumption reached the peak volume of 1.4B units. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the global consumption remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The global plastic headgear market revenue declined sharply to $196M in 2022, waning by -35.7% 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 showed a abrupt contraction. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $549M. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the global market remained at a lower figure.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2022 were the United States (109M units), China (56M units) and Italy (37M units), with a combined 36% share of global consumption. Thailand, the UK, Spain, Vietnam, Malaysia, the Netherlands, France, Japan, Angola and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Vietnam (with a CAGR of +55.8%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest plastic headgear markets worldwide were the United States ($32M), China ($19M) and Italy ($13M), with a combined 33% share of the global market. France, Spain, the Netherlands, the UK, Vietnam, Thailand, Japan, Germany, Malaysia and Angola lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 32%.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of +53.3%, saw the highest growth rate of market size in terms of the main consuming countries over the period under review, while market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The countries with the highest levels of plastic headgear per capita consumption in 2022 were the Netherlands (967 units per 1000 persons), Italy (624 units per 1000 persons) and Malaysia (570 units per 1000 persons).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of consumption, amongst the leading consuming countries, was attained by Vietnam (with a CAGR of +54.3%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Production

World Production of Headgear Of Rubber Or Plastic

Global plastic headgear production contracted modestly to 1.4B units in 2022, almost unchanged from 2021 figures. Overall, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 1.9%. Over the period under review, global production reached the peak volume at 1.4B units in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In value terms, plastic headgear production stood at $458M in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 19%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $595M. From 2015 to 2022, global production growth remained at a lower figure.

Production By Country

The country with the largest volume of plastic headgear production was China (1.3B units), comprising approx. 93% of total volume. Moreover, plastic headgear production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Malaysia (45M units), more than tenfold.

In China, plastic headgear production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022.

Imports

World Imports of Headgear Of Rubber Or Plastic

In 2022, global imports of headgear of rubber or plastic surged to 553M units, with an increase of 29% against the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor 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, plastic headgear imports surged to $191M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports By Country

In 2022, the United States (114M units), distantly followed by Italy (39M units), the UK (27M units) and Greece (25M units) were the main importers of headgear of rubber or plastic, together generating 37% of total imports. Thailand (23M units), Spain (22M units), the Netherlands (18M units), Vietnam (17M units), France (17M units), Germany (17M units), Japan (14M units), Angola (13M units) and Poland (12M units) took a relatively small share of total imports.

The United States experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of headgear of rubber or plastic. At the same time, Vietnam (+50.8%), Greece (+43.5%), Thailand (+31.5%), Angola (+23.2%), the Netherlands (+16.4%), Italy (+12.5%), Poland (+9.6%), Spain (+4.8%), France (+3.5%), the UK (+2.5%) and Germany (+2.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Vietnam emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +50.8% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Japan (-3.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Italy, Greece, Thailand, Vietnam, the Netherlands and Angola increased by +4.5, +4.4, +3.8, +3.1, +2.4 and +2 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($32M) constitutes the largest market for imported headgear of rubber or plastic worldwide, comprising 17% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($12M), with a 6.3% share of global imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 5.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United States totaled -1.6%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+8.5% per year) and Italy (+8.4% per year).

Import Prices By Country

The average plastic headgear import price stood at $0.3 per unit in 2022, which is down by -5.8% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 15% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $0.4 per unit. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($0.7 per unit), while Angola (less than $0.1 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+6.7%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Headgear Of Rubber Or Plastic

For the third year in a row, the global market recorded growth in overseas shipments of headgear of rubber or plastic, which increased by 54% to 1.4B units in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a remarkable increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, plastic headgear exports surged to $280M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports By Country

China prevails in exports structure, resulting at 1.2B units, which was approx. 90% of total exports in 2022. The following exporters - Malaysia (34M units) and Greece (23M units) - each finished at a 4.1% share of total exports.

Exports from China increased at an average annual rate of +11.6% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Greece (+83.8%) and Malaysia (+5.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Greece emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +83.8% from 2012-2022. While the share of China (+19 p.p.) and Greece (+1.7 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($199M) remains the largest plastic headgear supplier worldwide, comprising 71% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Malaysia ($9.3M), with a 3.3% share of global exports.

In China, plastic headgear exports expanded at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Malaysia (+8.7% per year) and Greece (+58.6% per year).

Export Prices By Country

In 2022, the average plastic headgear export price amounted to $0.2 per unit, reducing by -18.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 41% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $0.6 per unit. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Greece ($0.3 per unit), while China ($0.2 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (+3.1%), while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform