Scissors, tailors’ shears and blades market in Spain

Earlier Report Observations

The Spanish market for scissors and tailors' shears, measured in value terms, contracted from USD 15.2 million in 2018 to USD 12.9 million in 2020, marking a period of declining market activity.

A strong rebound occurred in 2021, with the market value surging to USD 16.9 million. This growth was sharply reversed in 2022 when the market size fell to USD 14.3 million. The contraction that year was primarily driven by the economic impact of the Russia-Ukraine war, which disrupted global textile and raw material supply chains, increased costs, and shifted consumer spending towards more essential goods, reducing demand for tailoring shears. Broader market trends, such as a growing consumer preference for ergonomic designs, were also noted as influencing long-term demand dynamics.

The market recovered in the subsequent two years, reaching USD 15.6 million in 2023 and USD 16.6 million in 2024, indicating a steady return to growth after the 2022 downturn.

Production scissors, tailors’ shears and blades in Spain

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Spain's production of scissors, tailors' shears, and blades was valued at 5 261 K $ US, marking a 5.5% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 6.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.1%. The highest production value was recorded in 2018 at 5 490 K $ US, which saw an 11.0% increase. However, the largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 9.1%.

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

Exports scissors, tailors’ shears and blades from Spain

Exports in kind, t

Spain's exports of scissors, tailors' shears, and blades by volume declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 255 t, reflecting a modest decrease of 9.3% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 17.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -6.2%. The peak volume was recorded in 2018 at 310 t, which saw a slight increase of 0.2%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the main markets for Spain's exports of scissors, tailors' shears, and blades by volume were Portugal, Italy, and France. Portugal accounted for 23.8% of exports, Italy for 23.2%, and France for 17.6%. Together, these three countries represented 64.5% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Spain's exports of scissors, tailors' shears, and blades by value amounted to 5 943 K $ US, showing a strong rise of 19.4% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 21.3%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 6.6%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, with a drop of 5.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Spain's exports of scissors, tailors' shears, and blades by value were distributed across a wide range of partner countries. Portugal accounted for 16.5% of exports, France for 14.2%, and Italy for 11.9%. Collectively, these three countries represented 42.6% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports scissors, tailors’ shears and blades to Spain

Imports in kind, t

Spain's imports of scissors, tailors' shears, and blades by volume declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled approximately 1 110 t, representing a 4.8% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 21.2%, with an annualized decline rate of 7.6%. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 1 413 t, which saw a minor increase of 0.3%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 17.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China was the key supplier of scissors, tailors' shears, and blades to Spain by volume, accounting for 75.8% of total imports. The remaining imports came from a diversified group of other countries.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Spain's imports of scissors, tailors' shears, and blades by value declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 13 543 K $ US, down by 1.3% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 4.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.5%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 14 954 K $ US, which saw a 5.5% increase. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, with a drop of 8.2%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the key partners for Spain's imports of scissors, tailors' shears, and blades by value were China, Italy, and Germany. China accounted for 53.3% of imports, Italy for 12.5%, and Germany for 9.9%. Together, these three countries represented 75.7% of total import flows.

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

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