Hair clippers imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $6.4 million of hair clippers in 2024 (689 tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 211 countries. Value rose 14% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $8.7 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 | $6.4M | 689 t |
| 2023 | $5.6M | 526 t |
| 2022 | $7.0M | 705 t |
| 2021 | $8.7M | 901 t |
| 2020 | $7.3M | 763 t |
| 2019 | $6.9M | 657 t |
| 2018 | $8.3M | 803 t |
| 2017 | $7.8M | 798 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports hair clippers from
China alone supplied 71% of it. Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+43% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.6M | 71% |
| Taiwan | $550K | 8.6% |
| Germany | $343K | 5.3% |
| India | $193K | 3% |
| Japan | $149K | 2.3% |
| United States | $95K | 1.5% |
| Vietnam | $74K | 1.2% |
| France | $63K | 1% |
| Spain | $62K | 1% |
| Switzerland | $51K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.32 per kg, 29% above the world average of $7.25. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hair clippers exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $634 thousand of hair clippers in 2024 (157 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Thailand (13%), Netherlands (10%), United States (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 33%. Among the main buyer markets, Hungary grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $83K | 13% |
| Netherlands | $64K | 10% |
| United States | $60K | 9.5% |
| Ireland | $56K | 8.8% |
| Germany | $49K | 7.8% |
| France | $29K | 4.6% |
| Sweden | $25K | 4% |
| Hungary | $24K | 3.8% |
| Hong Kong | $23K | 3.7% |
| Peru | $20K | 3.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom hair clippers imports (HS 8214.90): 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 8214.90: Cutlery: hair clippers and mincing knives.
Common questions
What is the value of hair clippers imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported hair clippers worth $6.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 689 tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 211 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply hair clippers to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by Taiwan (9%) and Germany (5%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 632% on the year.
What is the average import price of hair clippers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.32 per kg in 2024, 29% above the world average of $7.25 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of hair clippers to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.8 million in 2017 to $6.4 million in 2024, a fall of 18%. The peak was 2021 at $8.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export hair clippers?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $634 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Thailand, the Netherlands and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for hair clippers?
The HS code for hair clippers is subheading 8214.90. It sits in HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8214 page.
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