Electric hair clippers imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported electric hair clippers worth $87.7 million (2.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 207 countries for imports of this product. That is 5% 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 | $87.7M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $83.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $82.1M | 4.6K t |
| 2021 | $95.0M | 3.5K t |
| 2020 | $100.8M | 3.8K t |
| 2019 | $72.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $68.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $65.5M | 1.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports electric hair clippers from
China alone supplied 63% of it. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+310% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $55.1M | 63% |
| Indonesia | $7.8M | 9% |
| Germany | $7.5M | 8.5% |
| Hungary | $4.0M | 4.6% |
| United States | $3.8M | 4.4% |
| France | $3.5M | 4% |
| Switzerland | $2.1M | 2.5% |
| Italy | $654K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $613K | 0.7% |
| Taiwan | $466K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $29.76 per kg, close to the world average of $27.57.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Electric hair clippers exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported electric hair clippers worth $6.5 million (132 tonnes). Most of it went to Ireland (38%), Germany (12%), United States (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Czech Republic grew fastest (+421% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $2.5M | 38% |
| Germany | $805K | 12% |
| United States | $722K | 11% |
| China | $385K | 5.9% |
| Ghana | $362K | 5.5% |
| France | $350K | 5.3% |
| Netherlands | $349K | 5.3% |
| Switzerland | $183K | 2.8% |
| Czech Republic | $138K | 2.1% |
| Luxembourg | $125K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom 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 the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported electric hair clippers worth $87.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 207 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric hair clippers to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($55.1 million), followed by Indonesia (9%) and Germany (9%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 310% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric hair clippers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $29.76 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $27.57 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of electric hair clippers to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $65.5 million in 2017 to $87.7 million in 2024, an increase of 34%. The peak was 2020 at $100.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $82.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export electric hair clippers?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $6.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Germany and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $81.1 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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