Human hair wigs imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported human hair wigs worth $103.9 million (769 tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 184 countries. That is 24% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 63% a year on average.
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 | $103.9M | 769 t |
| 2023 | $83.8M | 876 t |
| 2022 | $49.6M | 817 t |
| 2021 | $29.6M | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $19.5M | 3.7K t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 685 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 25 t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 28 t |
Where the DR Congo imports human hair wigs from
China alone supplied 97% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $101.2M | 97% |
| Tanzania | $2.8M | 2.7% |
| India | $4K | 0% |
| Uganda | $3K | 0% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $0K | 0% |
| Angola | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $135.13 per kg, 21% below the world average of $171.00, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the DR Congo?
The shipment records behind DR Congo human hair wigs imports (HS 6704.20): 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 6704.20: Wigs, false beards, eyebrows and eyelashes, switches and the like and other articles n.e.c.: of human hair.
Common questions
What is the value of human hair wigs imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported human hair wigs worth $103.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 769 tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 184 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply human hair wigs to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($101.2 million), followed by Tanzania (3%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 104% on the year.
What is the average import price of human hair wigs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $135.13 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $171.00 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of human hair wigs to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $103.9 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $36.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for human hair wigs?
The HS code for human hair wigs is subheading 6704.20. It sits in HS chapter 67 (feathers and down, prepared; and articles made of feather or of down; artificial flowers; articles of human hair). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6704 page.
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