Plastic hair comb imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic hair comb by the United Kingdom reached $32.1 million in 2024 (6.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 215 countries. Value fell 38% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $51.8 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 | $32.1M | 6.2K t |
| 2023 | $51.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $36.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $46.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $19.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $26.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $23.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $23.5M | 2.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports plastic hair comb from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 87% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $27.9M | 87% |
| Germany | $755K | 2.4% |
| United States | $682K | 2.1% |
| India | $516K | 1.6% |
| Malaysia | $313K | 1% |
| Taiwan | $309K | 1% |
| Cambodia | $306K | 1% |
| France | $188K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $170K | 0.5% |
| Switzerland | $159K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.20 per kg, 51% below the world average of $10.57, 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.
Plastic hair comb exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of plastic hair comb by the United Kingdom reached $4.4 million in 2024 (155 tonnes). Most of it went to Greece (14%), United States (10%), Ukraine (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 32%. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+184% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | $601K | 14% |
| United States | $446K | 10% |
| Ukraine | $371K | 8.5% |
| Ireland | $351K | 8% |
| China | $331K | 7.6% |
| Netherlands | $324K | 7.4% |
| Germany | $256K | 5.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $166K | 3.8% |
| Hong Kong | $141K | 3.2% |
| France | $139K | 3.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom plastic hair comb imports (HS 9615.11): 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 9615.11: Combs, hair slides and the like: of hard rubber or plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic hair comb imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported plastic hair comb worth $32.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 215 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic hair comb to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($27.9 million), followed by Germany (2%) and the United States (2%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 167% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic hair comb per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.20 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $10.57 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plastic hair comb to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.5 million in 2017 to $32.1 million in 2024, an increase of 37%. The peak was 2023 at $51.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $32.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export plastic hair comb?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $4.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Greece, the United States and Ukraine. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $27.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic hair comb?
The HS code for plastic hair comb is subheading 9615.11. 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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