Wigs (other materials) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in wigs (other materials) was worth $318.1 million in 2024, about 25.6 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 61% since 2017, and up 0% 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 | $318.1M | 25.6K t |
| 2023 | $317.1M | 33.2K t |
| 2022 | $370.4M | 30.2K t |
| 2021 | $783.4M | 34.5K t |
| 2020 | $820.6M | 30.2K t |
| 2019 | $828.1M | 29.2K t |
| 2018 | $895.8M | 24.3K t |
| 2017 | $808.9M | 21.1K t |
Top wigs (other materials) exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 50% of world exports, followed by Mozambique and Indonesia. The top three supply 72% between them, out of 145 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $160.5M | 50% |
| Mozambique | $42.4M | 13% |
| Indonesia | $27.4M | 8.6% |
| Kenya | $10.3M | 3.2% |
| United States | $9.9M | 3.1% |
| Poland | $8.3M | 2.6% |
| South Africa | $5.9M | 1.9% |
| Vietnam | $4.9M | 1.6% |
| Czech Republic | $4.7M | 1.5% |
| Thailand | $4.1M | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $3.9M | 1.2% |
| Nigeria | $2.8M | 0.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 17% of world imports, ahead of South Africa and the United Kingdom. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 38% across 196 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $54.2M | 17% |
| South Africa | $42.9M | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $23.9M | 7.5% |
| China | $22.6M | 7.1% |
| Ghana | $16.3M | 5.1% |
| DR Congo | $9.2M | 2.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $8.9M | 2.8% |
| Canada | $8.1M | 2.5% |
| Germany | $7.1M | 2.2% |
| Hong Kong | $6.0M | 1.9% |
| Switzerland | $5.9M | 1.9% |
| France | $5.4M | 1.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $12.41 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Vietnam averaged $66.25 per kg and South Africa $3.80 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 6704.90: Wigs, false beards, eyebrows and eyelashes, switches and the like and other articles n.e.c.: of animal hair or of textile materials other than synthetic. HS 6704 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most wigs (other materials)?
China exported $160.5 million in 2024, 50% of the world total, followed by Mozambique (13%) and Indonesia (9%). In all, 145 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most wigs (other materials)?
The United States imported $54.2 million in 2024, 17% of world imports, ahead of South Africa (13%) and the United Kingdom (8%). The top three importers together take 38%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in wigs (other materials)?
It was worth $318.1 million in 2024, about 25.6 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 61% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $895.8 million. 145 countries reported exports and 196 reported imports.
What is the average price of wigs (other materials) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $12.41 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Vietnam averaged $66.25 per kg and South Africa $3.80 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for wigs (other materials)?
The HS code for wigs (other materials) is subheading 6704.90, 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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