Electric hair clippers imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $11.3 million of electric hair clippers in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 0%. Value rose 15% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $14.3 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 | $11.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $9.8M | 219 t |
| 2022 | $9.6M | 204 t |
| 2021 | $14.3M | 359 t |
| 2020 | $8.5M | 204 t |
| 2019 | $13.0M | 308 t |
| 2018 | $10.3M | 248 t |
| 2017 | $10.4M | 297 t |
Where South Africa imports electric hair clippers from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 81% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.1M | 81% |
| United States | $1.3M | 12% |
| Vietnam | $294K | 2.6% |
| Hungary | $192K | 1.7% |
| Indonesia | $110K | 1% |
| Poland | $60K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $55K | 0.5% |
| Switzerland | $32K | 0.3% |
| France | $30K | 0.3% |
| Taiwan | $29K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.60 per kg, 72% below the world average of $27.57, 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.
Electric hair clippers exports from South Africa
Exports of electric hair clippers by South Africa reached $1.2 million in 2024 (46 tonnes). Most of it went to Namibia (41%), Botswana (22%), Eswatini (17%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $507K | 41% |
| Botswana | $271K | 22% |
| Eswatini | $213K | 17% |
| Lesotho | $142K | 12% |
| Zambia | $36K | 2.9% |
| Mozambique | $23K | 1.8% |
| Angola | $21K | 1.7% |
| Malawi | $5K | 0.4% |
| Ghana | $4K | 0.3% |
| DR Congo | $4K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa electric hair clippers imports (HS 8510.20): 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 8510.20: Hair clippers: with a self-contained electric motor.
Common questions
What is the value of electric hair clippers imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported electric hair clippers worth $11.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric hair clippers to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($9.1 million), followed by the United States (12%) and Vietnam (3%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 215% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric hair clippers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.60 per kg in 2024, 72% below the world average of $27.57 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of electric hair clippers to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.4 million in 2017 to $11.3 million in 2024, an increase of 9%. The peak was 2021 at $14.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.9 million a year.
Does South Africa also export electric hair clippers?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Botswana and Eswatini. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $10.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric hair clippers?
The HS code for electric hair clippers is subheading 8510.20. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8510 page.
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