Plastic hair comb trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in plastic hair comb was worth $1.19 billion in 2024, about 112.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 76% since 2017, and up 3% 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 | $1.19B | 112.5K t |
| 2023 | $1.16B | 91.9K t |
| 2022 | $1.08B | 95.3K t |
| 2021 | $880.3M | 82.0K t |
| 2020 | $648.1M | 63.0K t |
| 2019 | $704.7M | 70.9K t |
| 2018 | $623.2M | 66.7K t |
| 2017 | $676.0M | 72.7K t |
Top plastic hair comb exporting countries
Exports are led by China (85%), Germany (2%) and France (1%). 155 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 89%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.02B | 85% |
| Germany | $24.7M | 2.1% |
| France | $13.3M | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $12.1M | 1% |
| United States | $11.2M | 0.9% |
| Poland | $9.3M | 0.8% |
| Bangladesh | $8.7M | 0.7% |
| Czech Republic | $8.0M | 0.7% |
| Spain | $8.0M | 0.7% |
| Malaysia | $7.0M | 0.6% |
| Italy | $6.9M | 0.6% |
| Vietnam | $6.0M | 0.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (20%), India (5%) and Germany (4%). 215 countries imported it, and the top three take 29% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $232.1M | 20% |
| India | $65.2M | 5.5% |
| Germany | $49.5M | 4.2% |
| Japan | $42.4M | 3.6% |
| Thailand | $39.5M | 3.3% |
| Mexico | $37.8M | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $32.1M | 2.7% |
| Vietnam | $29.9M | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $29.3M | 2.5% |
| Russia | $28.9M | 2.4% |
| France | $27.0M | 2.3% |
| Kazakhstan | $27.0M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $10.57 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Czech Republic averaged $71.96 per kg and China $9.96 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 9615.11: Combs, hair slides and the like: of hard rubber or plastics. HS 9615 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most plastic hair comb?
China exported $1.02 billion in 2024, 85% of the world total, followed by Germany (2%) and France (1%). In all, 155 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most plastic hair comb?
The United States imported $232.1 million in 2024, 20% of world imports, ahead of India (5%) and Germany (4%). The top three importers together take 29%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in plastic hair comb?
It was worth $1.19 billion in 2024, about 112.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 76% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 155 countries reported exports and 215 reported imports.
What is the average price of plastic hair comb per kg?
The world average declared value was about $10.57 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Czech Republic averaged $71.96 per kg and China $9.96 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 plastic hair comb?
The HS code for plastic hair comb is subheading 9615.11, 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 9615 page.
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