Human hair wigs trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in human hair wigs was worth $2.19 billion in 2024, about 12.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 98% since 2017, and up 14% 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 | $2.19B | 12.8K t |
| 2023 | $1.91B | 11.9K t |
| 2022 | $2.14B | 12.2K t |
| 2021 | $1.99B | 15.7K t |
| 2020 | $1.25B | 13.3K t |
| 2019 | $1.26B | 11.1K t |
| 2018 | $1.09B | 8.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.10B | 8.2K t |
Top human hair wigs exporting countries
Exports are led by China (79%), Dem. People's Rep. of Korea (8%) and Indonesia (3%). 143 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 91%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.74B | 79% |
| Dem. People's Rep. of Korea | $180.2M | 8.2% |
| Indonesia | $74.2M | 3.4% |
| Bangladesh | $24.6M | 1.1% |
| Germany | $23.5M | 1.1% |
| Vietnam | $21.2M | 1% |
| United States | $14.5M | 0.7% |
| Italy | $13.2M | 0.6% |
| Austria | $9.7M | 0.4% |
| Myanmar | $8.9M | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $7.0M | 0.3% |
| Sweden | $6.1M | 0.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 34% of world imports, ahead of Nigeria and China. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 54% across 184 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $747.1M | 34% |
| Nigeria | $250.6M | 12% |
| China | $192.7M | 8.8% |
| Ghana | $165.2M | 7.6% |
| South Africa | $133.7M | 6.1% |
| DR Congo | $103.9M | 4.8% |
| United Kingdom | $84.2M | 3.9% |
| Germany | $60.8M | 2.8% |
| Italy | $31.7M | 1.5% |
| Japan | $31.4M | 1.4% |
| Malaysia | $30.0M | 1.4% |
| Cameroon | $28.0M | 1.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $171.00 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Vietnam averaged $439.22 per kg and Dem. People's Rep. of Korea $68.76 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 6704.20: Wigs, false beards, eyebrows and eyelashes, switches and the like and other articles n.e.c.: of human hair. HS 6704 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most human hair wigs?
China exported $1.74 billion in 2024, 79% of the world total, followed by Dem. People's Rep. of Korea (8%) and Indonesia (3%). In all, 143 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most human hair wigs?
The United States imported $747.1 million in 2024, 34% of world imports, ahead of Nigeria (11%) and China (9%). The top three importers together take 54%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in human hair wigs?
It was worth $2.19 billion in 2024, about 12.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 98% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 143 countries reported exports and 184 reported imports.
What is the average price of human hair wigs per kg?
The world average declared value was about $171.00 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Vietnam averaged $439.22 per kg and Dem. People's Rep. of Korea $68.76 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for human hair wigs?
The HS code for human hair wigs is subheading 6704.20, 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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