Hair clippers imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported hair clippers worth $2.3 million (116 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 319% more than in 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 | $2.3M | 116 t |
| 2023 | $550K | 289 t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 207 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 197 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 99 t |
| 2019 | $535K | 163 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 80 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 93 t |
Where South Africa imports hair clippers from
China alone supplied 88% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+483% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 88% |
| Portugal | $62K | 2.7% |
| Australia | $53K | 2.3% |
| Pakistan | $51K | 2.2% |
| Germany | $26K | 1.1% |
| Hong Kong | $15K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $12K | 0.5% |
| United States | $10K | 0.4% |
| Brazil | $9K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $6K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.85 per kg, 174% above the world average of $7.25. 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.
Hair clippers exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported hair clippers worth $330 thousand (59 tonnes). Most of it went to China (26%), Namibia (17%), Guinea (15%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+594% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $87K | 26% |
| Namibia | $58K | 18% |
| Guinea | $48K | 15% |
| Botswana | $36K | 11% |
| Ethiopia | $22K | 6.8% |
| Eswatini | $15K | 4.4% |
| France | $10K | 3.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $9K | 2.7% |
| Mozambique | $8K | 2.6% |
| New Zealand | $6K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa 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 South Africa?
South Africa imported hair clippers worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 116 tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 211 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 319% on 2023.
Which countries supply hair clippers to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Portugal (3%) and Australia (2%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 483% on the year.
What is the average import price of hair clippers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.85 per kg in 2024, 174% above the world average of $7.25 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of hair clippers to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, a fall of 13%. The peak was 2017 at $2.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
Does South Africa also export hair clippers?
Yes. South Africa exported $330 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, Namibia and Guinea. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $2.0 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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