Hair curler imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported hair curler worth $3.3 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 35% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $3.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 832 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 724 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 367 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 425 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 399 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 396 t |
Where South Africa imports hair curler from
China alone supplied 97% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+37% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.2M | 97% |
| Germany | $24K | 0.7% |
| Pakistan | $10K | 0.3% |
| Hong Kong | $10K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $9K | 0.3% |
| India | $9K | 0.3% |
| United States | $8K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 0.2% |
| Japan | $5K | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.63 per kg, 58% below the world average of $6.32, 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.
Hair curler exports from South Africa
Exports of hair curler by South Africa reached $495 thousand in 2024 (107 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Namibia (33%), Botswana (16%), Germany (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+318% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $161K | 33% |
| Botswana | $80K | 16% |
| Germany | $68K | 14% |
| Lesotho | $57K | 11% |
| Eswatini | $32K | 6.4% |
| Mozambique | $28K | 5.6% |
| Zambia | $17K | 3.3% |
| United States | $14K | 2.8% |
| Angola | $9K | 1.9% |
| Seychelles | $8K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa hair curler imports (HS 9615.90): 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 9615.90: Hairpins, curling pins, curling grips, hair curlers and the like (not those of heading no. 8516) and parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of hair curler imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported hair curler worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 210 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply hair curler to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by Germany (1%) and Pakistan (0%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 436% on the year.
What is the average import price of hair curler per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.63 per kg in 2024, 58% below the world average of $6.32 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 curler to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 79%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
Does South Africa also export hair curler?
Yes. South Africa exported $495 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Botswana and Germany. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for hair curler?
The HS code for hair curler is subheading 9615.90. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9615 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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