Wigs (other materials) imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of wigs (other materials) by the DR Congo reached $9.2 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 196 countries. Value fell 41% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $22.8 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 | $9.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $15.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $17.6M | 457 t |
| 2021 | $22.8M | 366 t |
| 2020 | $11.3M | 333 t |
| 2019 | $18.1M | 355 t |
| 2018 | $7.3M | 142 t |
| 2017 | $10.8M | 121 t |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.64 per kg, 38% below the world average of $12.41, 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.
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The shipment records behind DR Congo wigs (other materials) imports (HS 6704.90): 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 6704.90: 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.
Common questions
What is the value of wigs (other materials) imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported wigs (other materials) worth $9.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 196 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply wigs (other materials) to the DR Congo?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($6.8 million), followed by Uganda (15%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of wigs (other materials) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.64 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $12.41 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of wigs (other materials) to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.8 million in 2017 to $9.2 million in 2024, a fall of 15%. The peak was 2021 at $22.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for wigs (other materials)?
The HS code for wigs (other materials) is subheading 6704.90. 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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