Wigs and hairpieces imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of wigs and hairpieces by Cote d'Ivoire reached $2.7 million in 2024 (184 tonnes). That is 30% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 28% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $27.6 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.7M | 184 t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 577 t |
| 2022 | $4.6M | 439 t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 418 t |
| 2020 | $18.5M | 588 t |
| 2019 | $27.6M | 912 t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 781 t |
| 2017 | $26.8M | 384 t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports wigs and hairpieces from
Most of the value came from China (47%), Togo (43%), Nigeria (6%). Among the main suppliers, Togo grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 47% |
| Togo | $1.2M | 43% |
| Nigeria | $170K | 6.2% |
| India | $81K | 2.9% |
| Japan | $9K | 0.3% |
| South Korea | $7K | 0.3% |
| United States | $7K | 0.3% |
| France | $6K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0.1% |
| Indonesia | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6704
| 6704.19 | False hair pieces (synthetic) | 51% |
| 6704.20 | Human hair wigs | 21% |
| 6704.11 | Synthetic wigs | 16% |
| 6704.90 | Wigs (other materials) | 12% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6704.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.90 per kg, 58% below the world average of $35.59, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Wigs and hairpieces exports from Cote d'Ivoire
Cote d'Ivoire exported $367 thousand of wigs and hairpieces in 2024 (45 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were France (42%), Mali (39%), Nigeria (5%). Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest (+277% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire wigs and hairpieces imports (HS 6704): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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.
Common questions
What is the value of wigs and hairpieces imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported wigs and hairpieces worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 184 tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply wigs and hairpieces to Cote d'Ivoire?
China was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Togo (43%) and Nigeria (6%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 96% on the year.
What is the average import price of wigs and hairpieces per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.90 per kg in 2024, 58% below the world average of $35.59 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of wigs and hairpieces to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $26.8 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, a fall of 90%. The peak was 2019 at $27.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.8 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export wigs and hairpieces?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $367 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Mali and Nigeria. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for wigs and hairpieces?
The HS code for wigs and hairpieces is heading 6704. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 6704.19 (51% of the value) and 6704.20 (21%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Cote d'Ivoire. Tell us your product to see it live.
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