Hair brush trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in hair brush was worth $1.27 billion in 2024, about 91.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 44% since 2017, and up 11% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.27B | 91.9K t |
| 2023 | $1.15B | 76.4K t |
| 2022 | $1.28B | 91.2K t |
| 2021 | $1.24B | 76.8K t |
| 2020 | $967.7M | 72.8K t |
| 2019 | $1.02B | 75.5K t |
| 2018 | $966.6M | 65.6K t |
| 2017 | $886.6M | 59.9K t |
Top hair brush exporting countries
Exports are led by China (67%), Germany (5%) and the United Kingdom (4%). 159 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 76%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $853.4M | 67% |
| Germany | $58.6M | 4.6% |
| United Kingdom | $57.3M | 4.5% |
| South Korea | $53.3M | 4.2% |
| United States | $32.1M | 2.5% |
| Italy | $21.3M | 1.7% |
| Belgium | $14.1M | 1.1% |
| France | $14.0M | 1.1% |
| Dominican Republic | $13.1M | 1% |
| Netherlands | $12.7M | 1% |
| Poland | $12.0M | 0.9% |
| Spain | $11.0M | 0.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 19% of world imports, ahead of Germany and South Korea. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 30% across 215 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $237.3M | 19% |
| Germany | $84.1M | 6.6% |
| South Korea | $66.7M | 5.2% |
| Japan | $63.5M | 5% |
| Vietnam | $63.4M | 5% |
| France | $56.7M | 4.5% |
| United Kingdom | $50.4M | 4% |
| Poland | $37.9M | 3% |
| Canada | $37.9M | 3% |
| Netherlands | $31.4M | 2.5% |
| Mexico | $28.1M | 2.2% |
| Australia | $27.6M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $13.87 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $30.39 per kg and China $13.47 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 9603.29: Brushes: shaving, hair, nail, eyelash and other toilet brushes for use on the person, including brushes as parts of appliances. HS 9603 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most hair brush?
China exported $853.4 million in 2024, 67% of the world total, followed by Germany (5%) and the United Kingdom (4%). In all, 159 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most hair brush?
The United States imported $237.3 million in 2024, 19% of world imports, ahead of Germany (7%) and South Korea (5%). The top three importers together take 30%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in hair brush?
It was worth $1.27 billion in 2024, about 91.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 44% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $1.28 billion. 159 countries reported exports and 215 reported imports.
What is the average price of hair brush per kg?
The world average declared value was about $13.87 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $30.39 per kg and China $13.47 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for hair brush?
The HS code for hair brush is subheading 9603.29, in chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 9603 page.
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