Wigs and hairpieces imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of wigs and hairpieces by the DR Congo reached $118.6 million in 2024 (4.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 208 countries. That is 13% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 34% 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 | $118.6M | 4.6K t |
| 2023 | $105.4M | 4.4K t |
| 2022 | $75.5M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $60.6M | 5.5K t |
| 2020 | $32.7M | 5.1K t |
| 2019 | $24.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $9.5M | 389 t |
| 2017 | $15.4M | 237 t |
Where the DR Congo imports wigs and hairpieces from
China alone supplied 89% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $105.3M | 89% |
| Kenya | $7.6M | 6.4% |
| Tanzania | $4.2M | 3.6% |
| Uganda | $1.4M | 1.2% |
| Germany | $93K | 0.1% |
| India | $84K | 0.1% |
| Angola | $6K | 0% |
| Hong Kong | $2K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6704
| 6704.20 | Human hair wigs | 88% |
| 6704.90 | Wigs (other materials) | 7.8% |
| 6704.19 | False hair pieces (synthetic) | 3.6% |
| 6704.11 | Synthetic wigs | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6704.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $25.72 per kg, 28% 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the DR Congo?
The shipment records behind DR Congo 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 the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported wigs and hairpieces worth $118.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 208 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply wigs and hairpieces to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($105.3 million), followed by Kenya (6%) and Tanzania (4%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 59% on the year.
What is the average import price of wigs and hairpieces per kg?
The average declared import value was about $25.72 per kg in 2024, 28% 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 the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.4 million in 2017 to $118.6 million in 2024, an increase of 671%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $55.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for wigs and hairpieces?
The HS code for wigs and hairpieces is heading 6704. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 6704.20 (88% of the value) and 6704.90 (8%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For the DR Congo, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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