Hair clippers imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $2.1 million of hair clippers in 2024 (373 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 20% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $3.9 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 | $2.1M | 373 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 410 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 395 t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 436 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 367 t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 751 t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 340 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 289 t |
Where Nigeria imports hair clippers from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 100% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 100% |
| Turkey | $2K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $1K | 0.1% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
| Brazil | $0K | 0% |
| Singapore | $0K | 0% |
| Finland | $0K | 0% |
| Luxembourg | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.52 per kg, 24% below the world average of $7.25, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria hair clippers imports (HS 8214.90): 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 8214.90: Cutlery: hair clippers and mincing knives.
Common questions
What is the value of hair clippers imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported hair clippers worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 373 tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 211 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply hair clippers to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Turkey (0%) and South Korea (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 974% on the year.
What is the average import price of hair clippers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.52 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $7.25 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 clippers to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 31%. The peak was 2019 at $3.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for hair clippers?
The HS code for hair clippers is subheading 8214.90. It sits in HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8214 page.
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