Plastic hair comb imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic hair comb by Nigeria reached $3.2 million in 2024 (705 tonnes). That is 20% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $5.6 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 | $3.2M | 705 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 593 t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 604 t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 916 t |
| 2020 | $5.6M | 877 t |
| 2019 | $4.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 869 t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 978 t |
Where Nigeria imports plastic hair comb from
China alone supplied 96% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.1M | 97% |
| Turkey | $87K | 2.7% |
| United States | $15K | 0.5% |
| India | $9K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0% |
| Croatia | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.49 per kg, 58% below the world average of $10.57, 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 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 Nigeria?
Nigeria imported plastic hair comb worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 705 tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic hair comb to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by Turkey (3%) and the United States (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 52% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic hair comb per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.49 per kg in 2024, 58% below the world average of $10.57 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic hair comb to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, a fall of 28%. The peak was 2020 at $5.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 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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