Wigs and hairpieces imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $3.0 million of wigs and hairpieces in 2024 (479 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $4.5 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 | $3.0M | 479 t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 323 t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 452 t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 651 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 449 t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 895 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 410 t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 335 t |
Where Iraq imports wigs and hairpieces from
China alone supplied 95% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.8M | 95% |
| Germany | $36K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $30K | 1% |
| Italy | $28K | 1% |
| United States | $27K | 0.9% |
| Canada | $11K | 0.4% |
| Lebanon | $8K | 0.3% |
| Denmark | $2K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $1K | 0% |
| Singapore | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6704
| 6704.19 | False beards, eyebrows and eyelashes, switches and the like: of synthetic textile materials | 59% |
| 6704.11 | Wigs: complete, of synthetic textile materials | 21% |
| 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… | 13% |
| 6704.20 | Wigs, false beards, eyebrows and eyelashes, switches and the like and other articles n.e.c.: of human hair | 6.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6704.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.16 per kg, 83% 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 Iraq?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 Iraq?
Iraq imported wigs and hairpieces worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 479 tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply wigs and hairpieces to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Germany (1%) and Turkey (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 276% on the year.
What is the average import price of wigs and hairpieces per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.16 per kg in 2024, 83% below the world average of $35.59 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of wigs and hairpieces to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, a fall of 2%. The peak was 2019 at $4.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for wigs and hairpieces?
The HS code for wigs and hairpieces is heading 6704. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 6704.19 (59% of the value) and 6704.11 (21%). 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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