Wigs and hairpieces trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in wigs and hairpieces was worth $3.94 billion in 2024, about 110.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 24% since 2017, and up 5% 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 | $3.94B | 110.8K t |
| 2023 | $3.75B | 115.0K t |
| 2022 | $4.35B | 109.5K t |
| 2021 | $4.47B | 110.4K t |
| 2020 | $3.31B | 94.5K t |
| 2019 | $3.50B | 97.1K t |
| 2018 | $3.40B | 80.0K t |
| 2017 | $3.19B | 71.6K t |
Top wigs and hairpieces exporting countries
Exports are led by China (65%), Indonesia (7%) and Dem. People's Rep. of Korea (5%). 172 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 77%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.56B | 65% |
| Indonesia | $292.0M | 7.4% |
| Dem. People's Rep. of Korea | $187.8M | 4.8% |
| Bangladesh | $155.0M | 3.9% |
| Vietnam | $91.6M | 2.3% |
| Senegal | $81.4M | 2.1% |
| Germany | $62.0M | 1.6% |
| United States | $48.2M | 1.2% |
| Mozambique | $42.4M | 1.1% |
| Philippines | $35.5M | 0.9% |
| Togo | $34.1M | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $28.1M | 0.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (36%), Nigeria (7%) and China (6%). 208 countries imported it, and the top three take 49% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.43B | 36% |
| Nigeria | $277.6M | 7% |
| China | $233.4M | 5.9% |
| Ghana | $215.8M | 5.5% |
| South Africa | $189.3M | 4.8% |
| United Kingdom | $173.8M | 4.4% |
| Germany | $128.8M | 3.3% |
| Japan | $125.0M | 3.2% |
| DR Congo | $118.6M | 3% |
| France | $71.0M | 1.8% |
| Canada | $55.0M | 1.4% |
| South Korea | $51.0M | 1.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $35.59 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $91.58 per kg and Senegal $18.05 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: Wigs, false beards, eyebrows and eyelashes, switches and the like, of human or animal hair or of textile materials; articles of human hair, n.e.c. or included. HS 6704 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most wigs and hairpieces?
China exported $2.56 billion in 2024, 65% of the world total, followed by Indonesia (7%) and Dem. People's Rep. of Korea (5%). In all, 172 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most wigs and hairpieces?
The United States imported $1.43 billion in 2024, 36% of world imports, ahead of Nigeria (7%) and China (6%). The top three importers together take 49%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in wigs and hairpieces?
It was worth $3.94 billion in 2024, about 110.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 24% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $4.47 billion. 172 countries reported exports and 208 reported imports.
What is the average price of wigs and hairpieces per kg?
The world average declared value was about $35.59 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $91.58 per kg and Senegal $18.05 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 wigs and hairpieces?
The HS code for wigs and hairpieces is heading 6704, 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 6704 page.
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