Hair accessories imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of hair accessories by Kenya reached $3.2 million in 2024 (346 tonnes). That is 13% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.2M | 346 t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 374 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 432 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 267 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 233 t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 283 t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 817 t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 665 t |
Where Kenya imports hair accessories from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 95% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.1M | 95% |
| Bangladesh | $84K | 2.6% |
| Turkey | $16K | 0.5% |
| South Africa | $14K | 0.5% |
| South Korea | $13K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $13K | 0.4% |
| Egypt | $7K | 0.2% |
| India | $4K | 0.1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $3K | 0.1% |
| United States | $3K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 9615
| 9615.11 | Plastic hair comb | 77% |
| 9615.19 | Wooden hair comb | 15% |
| 9615.90 | Hair curler | 8.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9615.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.37 per kg, close to the world average of $9.31.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hair accessories exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $407 thousand of hair accessories in 2024 (42 tonnes). DR Congo alone took 92% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $375K | 92% |
| Burundi | $11K | 2.6% |
| Rwanda | $10K | 2.6% |
| United States | $4K | 1% |
| Uganda | $3K | 0.8% |
| Seychelles | $3K | 0.7% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
| Iceland | $0K | 0% |
| Czech Republic | $0K | 0% |
| South Sudan | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya hair accessories imports (HS 9615): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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: Combs, hair-slides and similar; hairpins, curling pins, curling grips and hair curlers and the like, other than those of heading no. 8516 and parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of hair accessories imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported hair accessories worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 346 tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply hair accessories to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by Bangladesh (3%) and Turkey (0%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 405% on the year.
What is the average import price of hair accessories per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.37 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $9.31 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of hair accessories to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 8%. The peak was 2018 at $3.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
Does Kenya also export hair accessories?
Yes. Kenya exported $407 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Burundi and Rwanda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for hair accessories?
The HS code for hair accessories is heading 9615. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 9615.11 (77% of the value) and 9615.19 (15%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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