Manicure or pedicure sets and instruments market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The market for manicure and pedicure sets in Germany showed notable volatility from 2018 to 2024. After reaching 10.8 million dollars in 2018, the market size declined to 10.3 million in 2019 and 10.0 million in 2020, before a sharp drop to 7.7 million in 2021. A robust recovery in 2022 lifted the market to 11.8 million dollars, and it stabilized at a similar level of 11.8 million in 2024.

Market conditions in 2024 were influenced by growing consumer demand for professional manicure and pedicure products, driven by an expanding base of nail technicians in beauty salons and a shift in preferences toward high-quality and sustainable items. Concurrently, regulatory changes, including updated hygiene regulations in North Rhine-Westphalia focusing on infection prevention for tools that penetrate the skin, and new European cosmetic regulations introducing stricter labeling requirements and substance restrictions, contributed to the evolving market landscape.

Production manicure or pedicure sets and instruments in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In Germany, the output value of manicure or pedicure sets and instruments reached 19 536 K $ US in 2020, marking a significant increase of 10.3% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 21.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.8%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 8.6%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018, at 20.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports manicure or pedicure sets and instruments from Germany

Exports in kind, t

Germany's export volume of manicure or pedicure sets and instruments increased in 2020 after two years of decline. Exports totaled 1 047 t, reflecting a modest year-on-year gain of 2.1%. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 8.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.9%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 1 025 t, which also saw the largest decline of 10.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the partner structure for exports in kind was balanced rather than concentrated. Poland accounted for 15.5% of exports in kind, France for 13.2%, and Austria for 11.3%, together representing 40.0% of total flows. Many other countries made up the remaining 60.0%.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Germany's cross-border shipments of manicure or pedicure sets and instruments declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports stood at 42 445 K $ US, showing a measured drop of 3.6% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 8.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.0%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 47 032 K $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 1.1%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 6.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

The structure of exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 can be described as diversified. Austria accounted for 11.5% of exports in value terms, Poland for 11.2%, and the United States for 7.4%, together making up just 30.0% of total flows. No single country held a clearly dominant position.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Germany in value, 2017-2020

Imports manicure or pedicure sets and instruments to Germany

Imports in kind, t

Germany's import volume of manicure or pedicure sets and instruments declined in 2020 after two years of gain. Imports came to 1 753 t, down by 5.6% compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 1 857 t, which also saw the largest increase of 5.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, China led the ranking of suppliers of manicure or pedicure sets and instruments to Germany, accounting for 61.2% of imports in kind, followed by Romania at 15.2% and Pakistan at 6.6%. Their combined share reached 83.1% of total imports in kind.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Germany's import value of manicure or pedicure sets and instruments declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 32 885 K $ US, down by 10.3% versus the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 6.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.1%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 38 438 K $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 9.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, China accounted for the largest share of imports in value terms at 40.3%, followed by Romania at 12.1% and Pakistan at 10.6%. Together, these three countries comprised 63.0% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020