Plastic hair comb imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic hair comb by Kenya reached $2.5 million in 2024 (100 tonnes). Value rose 10% on 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 | $2.5M | 101 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 124 t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 67 t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 67 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 75 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 106 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 476 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 361 t |
Where Kenya imports plastic hair comb from
China alone supplied 98% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.4M | 98% |
| Bangladesh | $32K | 1.3% |
| Egypt | $7K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $7K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $5K | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $1K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.89 per kg, 135% above the world average of $10.57. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic hair comb exports from Kenya
Exports of plastic hair comb by Kenya reached $397 thousand in 2024 (38 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 94% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $374K | 94% |
| Burundi | $11K | 2.6% |
| Rwanda | $10K | 2.6% |
| Uganda | $2K | 0.4% |
| South Sudan | $0K | 0% |
| Nigeria | $0K | 0% |
| Ethiopia | $0K | 0% |
| Czech Republic | $0K | 0% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya plastic hair comb imports (HS 9615.11): 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 9615.11: Combs, hair slides and the like: of hard rubber or plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic hair comb imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported plastic hair comb worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 100 tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic hair comb to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Bangladesh (1%) and Egypt (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Bangladesh grew fastest among the top ten, up 324% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic hair comb per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.89 per kg in 2024, 135% above the world average of $10.57 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plastic hair comb to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 45%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
Does Kenya also export plastic hair comb?
Yes. Kenya exported $397 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 $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic hair comb?
The HS code for plastic hair comb is subheading 9615.11. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9615 page.
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