False hair pieces (synthetic) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in false hair pieces (synthetic) was worth $1.05 billion in 2024, about 53.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 25% since 2017, and down 6% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.05B | 53.3K t |
| 2023 | $1.11B | 50.6K t |
| 2022 | $1.34B | 49.6K t |
| 2021 | $1.26B | 50.8K t |
| 2020 | $895.3M | 42.5K t |
| 2019 | $998.1M | 44.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.00B | 37.3K t |
| 2017 | $837.5M | 32.9K t |
Top false hair pieces (synthetic) exporting countries
Exports are led by China (49%), Bangladesh (10%) and Senegal (8%). 150 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 66%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $512.6M | 49% |
| Bangladesh | $101.8M | 9.7% |
| Senegal | $79.3M | 7.6% |
| Indonesia | $72.2M | 6.9% |
| Vietnam | $64.3M | 6.1% |
| Togo | $33.6M | 3.2% |
| Philippines | $18.2M | 1.7% |
| United States | $14.9M | 1.4% |
| Czech Republic | $14.3M | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $13.7M | 1.3% |
| Germany | $11.8M | 1.1% |
| Kenya | $9.7M | 0.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 46% of world imports, ahead of Japan and the United Kingdom. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 55% across 197 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $480.2M | 46% |
| Japan | $49.2M | 4.7% |
| United Kingdom | $46.0M | 4.4% |
| Germany | $33.4M | 3.2% |
| Ghana | $33.2M | 3.2% |
| France | $32.8M | 3.1% |
| Nigeria | $24.4M | 2.3% |
| South Korea | $19.4M | 1.9% |
| Canada | $19.0M | 1.8% |
| Dominican Republic | $18.5M | 1.8% |
| Brazil | $16.7M | 1.6% |
| China | $16.2M | 1.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $19.68 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Philippines averaged $674.83 per kg and Togo $9.44 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 6704.19: False beards, eyebrows and eyelashes, switches and the like: of synthetic textile materials. HS 6704 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most false hair pieces (synthetic)?
China exported $512.6 million in 2024, 49% of the world total, followed by Bangladesh (10%) and Senegal (8%). In all, 150 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most false hair pieces (synthetic)?
The United States imported $480.2 million in 2024, 46% of world imports, ahead of Japan (5%) and the United Kingdom (4%). The top three importers together take 55%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in false hair pieces (synthetic)?
It was worth $1.05 billion in 2024, about 53.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 25% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $1.34 billion. 150 countries reported exports and 197 reported imports.
What is the average price of false hair pieces (synthetic) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $19.68 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Philippines averaged $674.83 per kg and Togo $9.44 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for false hair pieces (synthetic)?
The HS code for false hair pieces (synthetic) is subheading 6704.19, in chapter 67 (feathers and down, prepared; and articles made of feather or of down; artificial flowers; articles of human hair). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 6704 page.
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