Prepared hair trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in prepared hair was worth $1.15 billion in 2024, about 21.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 95% since 2017, and down 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 | $1.15B | 21.1K t |
| 2023 | $1.33B | 24.7K t |
| 2022 | $1.09B | 20.3K t |
| 2021 | $1.22B | 19.8K t |
| 2020 | $592.7M | 12.2K t |
| 2019 | $632.5M | 18.6K t |
| 2018 | $608.8M | 23.9K t |
| 2017 | $589.7M | 21.0K t |
Top prepared hair exporting countries
Exports are led by India (51%), China (21%) and Bangladesh (10%). 136 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 82%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $580.3M | 51% |
| China | $245.0M | 21% |
| Bangladesh | $118.8M | 10% |
| Myanmar | $55.0M | 4.8% |
| Austria | $21.6M | 1.9% |
| Italy | $20.1M | 1.8% |
| United States | $14.2M | 1.2% |
| South Korea | $13.4M | 1.2% |
| Tunisia | $9.4M | 0.8% |
| Hong Kong | $5.0M | 0.4% |
| Indonesia | $4.8M | 0.4% |
| Singapore | $3.9M | 0.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are China (58%), Dem. People's Rep. of Korea (15%) and Vietnam (4%). 169 countries imported it, and the top three take 77% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $660.6M | 58% |
| Dem. People's Rep. of Korea | $168.9M | 15% |
| Vietnam | $48.5M | 4.2% |
| United States | $29.1M | 2.5% |
| Germany | $26.6M | 2.3% |
| Italy | $23.3M | 2% |
| Indonesia | $18.0M | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $17.9M | 1.6% |
| Israel | $15.9M | 1.4% |
| Bangladesh | $9.4M | 0.8% |
| Hong Kong | $9.3M | 0.8% |
| Paraguay | $8.3M | 0.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $54.48 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $423.09 per kg and Myanmar $10.45 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 6703: Human hair, dressed, thinned, bleached or otherwise worked; wool or other animal hair or other textile materials, prepared for use in making wigs or the like. HS 6703 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most prepared hair?
India exported $580.3 million in 2024, 51% of the world total, followed by China (21%) and Bangladesh (10%). In all, 136 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most prepared hair?
China imported $660.6 million in 2024, 58% of world imports, ahead of Dem. People's Rep. of Korea (15%) and Vietnam (4%). The top three importers together take 77%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in prepared hair?
It was worth $1.15 billion in 2024, about 21.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 95% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $1.33 billion. 136 countries reported exports and 169 reported imports.
What is the average price of prepared hair per kg?
The world average declared value was about $54.48 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $423.09 per kg and Myanmar $10.45 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 prepared hair?
The HS code for prepared hair is heading 6703, in chapter 67 (feathers and down, prepared; and articles made of feather or of down; artificial flowers; articles of human hair). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 6703 page.
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