Wigs and hairpieces imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $215.8 million of wigs and hairpieces in 2024 (3.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 208 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 253% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $215.8M | 3.8K t |
| 2023 | $61.1M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $59.1M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $90.7M | 5.2K t |
| 2020 | $126.3M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $31.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $24.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $64.0M | 948 t |
Where Ghana imports wigs and hairpieces from
China alone supplied 90% of it. Among the main suppliers, Togo grew fastest (+436% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $194.9M | 90% |
| Togo | $18.7M | 8.7% |
| Nigeria | $1.9M | 0.9% |
| Indonesia | $272K | 0.1% |
| Hong Kong | $38K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $21K | 0% |
| Myanmar | $4K | 0% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1K | 0% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6704
| 6704.20 | Human hair wigs | 77% |
| 6704.19 | False hair pieces (synthetic) | 15% |
| 6704.90 | Wigs (other materials) | 7.6% |
| 6704.11 | Synthetic wigs | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6704.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $57.22 per kg, 61% above the world average of $35.59. 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.
Wigs and hairpieces exports from Ghana
Ghana exported $953 thousand of wigs and hairpieces in 2024 (71 tonnes). Most of it went to United States (43%), China (40%), South Africa (5%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+981% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $407K | 43% |
| China | $379K | 40% |
| South Africa | $49K | 5.2% |
| Kenya | $41K | 4.3% |
| Germany | $19K | 2% |
| Australia | $18K | 1.9% |
| Israel | $6K | 0.6% |
| Switzerland | $5K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $4K | 0.4% |
| Canada | $4K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana 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 Ghana?
Ghana imported wigs and hairpieces worth $215.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 208 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 253% on 2023.
Which countries supply wigs and hairpieces to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($194.9 million), followed by Togo (9%) and Nigeria (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest among the top ten, up 438% on the year.
What is the average import price of wigs and hairpieces per kg?
The average declared import value was about $57.22 per kg in 2024, 61% above 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 Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $64.0 million in 2017 to $215.8 million in 2024, an increase of 237%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $84.1 million a year.
Does Ghana also export wigs and hairpieces?
Yes. Ghana exported $953 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, China and South Africa. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $214.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for wigs and hairpieces?
The HS code for wigs and hairpieces is heading 6704. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 6704.20 (77% of the value) and 6704.19 (15%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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