Plastic hair comb imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic hair comb by South Africa reached $2.9 million in 2024 (901 tonnes). Value rose 39% 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 | $2.9M | 901 t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 721 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 593 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 409 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 380 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 372 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 366 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 340 t |
Where South Africa imports plastic hair comb from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 96% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.8M | 96% |
| Thailand | $52K | 1.8% |
| United States | $30K | 1% |
| Taiwan | $11K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $8K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $5K | 0.2% |
| India | $4K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $4K | 0.1% |
| Singapore | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.22 per kg, 70% 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.
Plastic hair comb exports from South Africa
Exports of plastic hair comb by South Africa reached $224 thousand in 2024 (42 tonnes). Most of it went to Namibia (27%), Botswana (16%), Netherlands (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Mauritius grew fastest (+143% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $60K | 27% |
| Botswana | $37K | 16% |
| Netherlands | $29K | 13% |
| Eswatini | $20K | 8.8% |
| Australia | $14K | 6.4% |
| Lesotho | $12K | 5.3% |
| Mozambique | $9K | 4.1% |
| Zambia | $8K | 3.6% |
| Angola | $8K | 3.4% |
| Mauritius | $6K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa 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 South Africa?
South Africa imported plastic hair comb worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 901 tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic hair comb to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Thailand (2%) and the United States (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 602% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic hair comb per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.22 per kg in 2024, 70% 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 South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 79%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
Does South Africa also export plastic hair comb?
Yes. South Africa exported $224 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Botswana and the Netherlands. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $2.7 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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