Hair product imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $9.1 million of hair product in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 26% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $15.3 million.
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 | $9.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $12.2M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $15.3M | 5.0K t |
| 2021 | $12.7M | 4.8K t |
| 2020 | $12.1M | 3.5K t |
| 2019 | $10.4M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $10.1M | 3.2K t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 711 t |
Where Kenya imports hair product from
Most of the value came from Egypt (23%), India (21%), South Africa (17%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+95% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $2.1M | 23% |
| India | $1.9M | 21% |
| South Africa | $1.6M | 17% |
| China | $938K | 10% |
| United Arab Emirates | $576K | 6.3% |
| Turkey | $374K | 4.1% |
| United States | $338K | 3.7% |
| United Kingdom | $308K | 3.4% |
| Tanzania | $236K | 2.6% |
| Nigeria | $183K | 2% |
Product types under HS 3305
| 3305.90 | Hair preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3305 | 76% |
| 3305.10 | Hair preparations: shampoos | 17% |
| 3305.20 | Hair preparations: for permanent waving or straightening | 6.4% |
| 3305.30 | Hair preparations: lacquers | 1.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3305.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.79 per kg, 31% below the world average of $5.49, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hair product exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $4.2 million of hair product in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Uganda (35%), Rwanda (33%), Tanzania (20%). Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $1.5M | 35% |
| Rwanda | $1.4M | 33% |
| Tanzania | $841K | 20% |
| Australia | $150K | 3.5% |
| Canada | $143K | 3.4% |
| Burundi | $70K | 1.7% |
| DR Congo | $29K | 0.7% |
| South Sudan | $26K | 0.6% |
| Malawi | $21K | 0.5% |
| Singapore | $7K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya hair product imports (HS 3305): 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 3305: Hair preparations; for use on the hair.
Common questions
What is the value of hair product imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported hair product worth $9.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 117th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply hair product to Kenya?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by India (21%) and South Africa (17%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 54 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 95% on the year.
What is the average import price of hair product per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.79 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $5.49 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of hair product to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $9.1 million in 2024, an increase of 220%. The peak was 2022 at $15.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.6 million a year.
Does Kenya also export hair product?
Yes. Kenya exported $4.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for hair product?
The HS code for hair product is heading 3305. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 3305.90 (75% of the value) and 3305.10 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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