Electric hair removal appliances imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $15.9 million of electric hair removal appliances in 2024 (470 tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 185 countries. Value rose 9% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $25.2 million.
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 | $15.9M | 470 t |
| 2023 | $14.6M | 378 t |
| 2022 | $15.3M | 756 t |
| 2021 | $22.1M | 507 t |
| 2020 | $24.2M | 498 t |
| 2019 | $20.1M | 329 t |
| 2018 | $24.1M | 748 t |
| 2017 | $25.2M | 543 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports electric hair removal appliances from
China alone supplied 66% of it. Among the main suppliers, Hungary grew fastest (+49% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.5M | 66% |
| Germany | $2.5M | 16% |
| Hungary | $1.6M | 10% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $474K | 3% |
| Ireland | $167K | 1.1% |
| Spain | $148K | 0.9% |
| Croatia | $140K | 0.9% |
| Hong Kong | $113K | 0.7% |
| Poland | $63K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $61K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $33.87 per kg, 29% below the world average of $47.48, 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.
Electric hair removal appliances exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported electric hair removal appliances worth $13.3 million (477 tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 119 countries. The largest buyer markets were Germany (31%), Japan (10%), Czech Republic (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Slovakia grew fastest (+537% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $4.1M | 31% |
| Japan | $1.4M | 10% |
| Czech Republic | $1.2M | 9.3% |
| Ireland | $966K | 7.3% |
| Poland | $827K | 6.2% |
| Norway | $808K | 6.1% |
| Slovakia | $632K | 4.8% |
| Croatia | $423K | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $382K | 2.9% |
| France | $329K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom electric hair removal appliances imports (HS 8510.30): 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 8510.30: Hair-removing appliances: with self-contained electric motor.
Common questions
What is the value of electric hair removal appliances imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported electric hair removal appliances worth $15.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 470 tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 185 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric hair removal appliances to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($10.5 million), followed by Germany (16%) and Hungary (10%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 572% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric hair removal appliances per kg?
The average declared import value was about $33.87 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $47.48 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of electric hair removal appliances to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25.2 million in 2017 to $15.9 million in 2024, a fall of 37%. The peak was 2017 at $25.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export electric hair removal appliances?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $13.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Japan and the Czech Republic. That compares with imports of $15.9 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for electric hair removal appliances?
The HS code for electric hair removal appliances is subheading 8510.30. 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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