Makeup brush imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $23.4 million of makeup brush in 2024 (992 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 8% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $69.9 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 | $23.4M | 992 t |
| 2023 | $25.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $23.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $69.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $67.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $35.5M | 659 t |
| 2018 | $32.7M | 667 t |
| 2017 | $37.5M | 621 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports makeup brush from
Most of the value came from China (43%), Germany (26%), Dominican Republic (7%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+138% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.1M | 43% |
| Germany | $6.1M | 26% |
| Dominican Republic | $1.6M | 6.7% |
| United States | $712K | 3% |
| Spain | $614K | 2.6% |
| Japan | $611K | 2.6% |
| France | $553K | 2.4% |
| Poland | $458K | 2% |
| Sri Lanka | $378K | 1.6% |
| Mauritius | $364K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.62 per kg, close to the world average of $27.33.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Makeup brush exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $15.7 million of makeup brush in 2024 (343 tonnes). It ranks 8th of 152 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were United States (27%), France (18%), Ireland (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest (+66% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.3M | 27% |
| France | $2.9M | 19% |
| Ireland | $1.4M | 9.2% |
| Netherlands | $1.0M | 6.7% |
| Germany | $964K | 6.1% |
| Poland | $745K | 4.7% |
| Spain | $544K | 3.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $404K | 2.6% |
| Australia | $344K | 2.2% |
| Denmark | $335K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom makeup brush imports (HS 9603.30): 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 9603.30: Brushes: artists' brushes, writing brushes and similar brushes for the application of cosmetics.
Common questions
What is the value of makeup brush imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported makeup brush worth $23.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 992 tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 216 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply makeup brush to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($10.1 million), followed by Germany (26%) and the Dominican Republic (7%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 138% on the year.
What is the average import price of makeup brush per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.62 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $27.33 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of makeup brush to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $37.5 million in 2017 to $23.4 million in 2024, a fall of 38%. The peak was 2021 at $69.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $39.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export makeup brush?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $15.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, France and Ireland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $7.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for makeup brush?
The HS code for makeup brush is subheading 9603.30. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9603 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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