Human hair wigs imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $165.2 million of human hair wigs in 2024 (684 tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 184 countries. Value rose 307% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 48% 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 | $165.2M | 684 t |
| 2023 | $40.6M | 274 t |
| 2022 | $26.0M | 162 t |
| 2021 | $32.1M | 765 t |
| 2020 | $29.8M | 187 t |
| 2019 | $13.5M | 86 t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 48 t |
| 2017 | $10.5M | 88 t |
Where Ghana imports human hair wigs from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 100% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+308% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $165.2M | 100% |
| Myanmar | $4K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $241.49 per kg, 41% above the world average of $171.00. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Human hair wigs exports from Ghana
Exports of human hair wigs by Ghana reached $800 thousand in 2024 (5 tonnes). United States alone took 51% of it. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $407K | 51% |
| China | $379K | 47% |
| Germany | $6K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.2% |
| Switzerland | $2K | 0.2% |
| Canada | $1K | 0.2% |
| France | $1K | 0.1% |
| Ireland | $1K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0.1% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana 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 Ghana?
Ghana imported human hair wigs worth $165.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 684 tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 184 countries worldwide, with 8% of world imports. The value was up 307% on 2023.
Which countries supply human hair wigs to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($165.2 million), followed by Myanmar (0%) and the United Kingdom (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 310% on the year.
What is the average import price of human hair wigs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $241.49 per kg in 2024, 41% above the world average of $171.00 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of human hair wigs to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.5 million in 2017 to $165.2 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $40.1 million a year.
Does Ghana also export human hair wigs?
Yes. Ghana exported $800 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, China and Germany. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $164.4 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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