Hair product exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Egypt exported hair product worth $169.8 million (30.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 26% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $169.8M | 30.8K t |
| 2023 | $134.9M | 25.6K t |
| 2022 | $129.2M | 25.2K t |
| 2021 | $99.9M | 24.2K t |
| 2020 | $61.2M | 17.4K t |
| 2019 | $77.1M | 22.7K t |
| 2018 | $59.8M | 16.7K t |
| 2017 | $45.0M | 11.2K t |
Where Egypt exports hair product to
Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (39%), Morocco (8%), United Arab Emirates (8%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+533% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $66.3M | 39% |
| Morocco | $14.0M | 8.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $13.2M | 7.8% |
| United Kingdom | $11.7M | 6.9% |
| Kuwait | $9.9M | 5.9% |
| Iraq | $9.7M | 5.7% |
| Lebanon | $8.6M | 5.1% |
| United States | $6.8M | 4% |
| Libya | $3.5M | 2% |
| Qatar | $2.8M | 1.7% |
Product types under HS 3305
| 3305.10 | Hair preparations: shampoos | 51% |
| 3305.90 | Hair preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3305 | 47% |
| 3305.20 | Hair preparations: for permanent waving or straightening | 1.1% |
| 3305.30 | Hair preparations: lacquers | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3305.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.51 per kg, close to the world average of $5.49.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hair product imports to Egypt
Imports of hair product by Egypt reached $23.9 million in 2024 (4.0 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from United Arab Emirates (15%), Germany (12%), Saudi Arabia (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 38%. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+71% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $3.6M | 15% |
| Germany | $2.9M | 12% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.7M | 11% |
| Italy | $2.6M | 11% |
| India | $2.2M | 9.2% |
| Slovenia | $2.2M | 9.1% |
| Spain | $1.5M | 6.4% |
| France | $1.1M | 4.8% |
| United Kingdom | $901K | 3.8% |
| United States | $880K | 3.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 3305: Hair preparations; for use on the hair.
Common questions
What is the value of hair product exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported hair product worth $169.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 30.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 208 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries buy hair product from Egypt?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 39% of the value ($66.3 million), followed by Morocco (8%) and the United Arab Emirates (8%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 87 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 533% on the year.
What is the average export price of hair product per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.51 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $5.49 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of hair product from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $45.0 million in 2017 to $169.8 million in 2024, an increase of 277%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import hair product?
Yes. Egypt imported $23.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United Arab Emirates, Germany and Saudi Arabia. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $145.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for hair product?
The HS code for hair product is heading 3305. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 3305.10 (51% of the value) and 3305.90 (47%). It sits in HS chapter 33 (essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3305 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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