Plastic hair comb imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $24.0 million of plastic hair comb in 2024 (3.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 72% 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
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $24.0M | 3.8K t |
| 2023 | $14.0M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $13.7M | 4.0K t |
| 2021 | $9.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $7.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $10.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $9.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $14.6M | 2.6K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports plastic hair comb from
China alone supplied 93% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+78% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $22.4M | 93% |
| India | $488K | 2% |
| Hong Kong | $258K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $166K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $165K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $91K | 0.4% |
| United States | $70K | 0.3% |
| France | $69K | 0.3% |
| South Korea | $69K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $56K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.33 per kg, 40% 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 the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates plastic hair comb imports (HS 9615.11): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported plastic hair comb worth $24.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 215 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 72% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic hair comb to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($22.4 million), followed by India (2%) and Hong Kong (1%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 443% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic hair comb per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.33 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $10.57 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic hair comb to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.6 million in 2017 to $24.0 million in 2024, an increase of 65%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $12.7 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?
For the United Arab Emirates, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
Same product, other countries
More trade data for the United Arab Emirates
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.