Hair curler imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported hair curler worth $23.1 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 210 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 9% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $30.3 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 | $23.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $21.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $22.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $19.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $14.5M | 864 t |
| 2019 | $20.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $19.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $30.3M | 1.7K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports hair curler from
China alone supplied 83% of it. Among the main suppliers, Cambodia grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $19.2M | 83% |
| Cambodia | $1.4M | 6.1% |
| United States | $431K | 1.9% |
| Japan | $386K | 1.7% |
| France | $315K | 1.4% |
| Spain | $161K | 0.7% |
| India | $144K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $142K | 0.6% |
| Singapore | $133K | 0.6% |
| Taiwan | $131K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.25 per kg, 157% above the world average of $6.32. 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 curler exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $2.0 million of hair curler in 2024 (67 tonnes). Most of it went to Netherlands (16%), Ireland (13%), Germany (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 37%. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+368% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $317K | 16% |
| Ireland | $264K | 13% |
| Germany | $148K | 7.4% |
| Belgium | $146K | 7.3% |
| Poland | $123K | 6.2% |
| Japan | $117K | 5.9% |
| France | $109K | 5.5% |
| United States | $93K | 4.6% |
| Spain | $83K | 4.1% |
| Hong Kong | $82K | 4.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom hair curler imports (HS 9615.90): 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 9615.90: Hairpins, curling pins, curling grips, hair curlers and the like (not those of heading no. 8516) and parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of hair curler imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported hair curler worth $23.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 210 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply hair curler to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($19.2 million), followed by Cambodia (6%) and the United States (2%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 54 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 284% on the year.
What is the average import price of hair curler per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.25 per kg in 2024, 157% above the world average of $6.32 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of hair curler to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $30.3 million in 2017 to $23.1 million in 2024, a fall of 24%. The peak was 2017 at $30.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export hair curler?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Ireland and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $21.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for hair curler?
The HS code for hair curler is subheading 9615.90. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9615 page.
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