False hair pieces (synthetic) exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Kenya exported false hair pieces (synthetic) worth $9.7 million (3.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 59% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9.7M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $6.1M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $10.2M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $7.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 567 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 398 t |
Where Kenya exports false hair pieces (synthetic) to
Most of it went to United Kingdom (31%), United States (24%), Zimbabwe (19%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+511% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $3.1M | 32% |
| United States | $2.4M | 24% |
| Zimbabwe | $1.9M | 19% |
| Zambia | $808K | 8.3% |
| DR Congo | $636K | 6.6% |
| South Africa | $314K | 3.2% |
| Tanzania | $178K | 1.8% |
| South Sudan | $169K | 1.7% |
| Ethiopia | $91K | 0.9% |
| Sudan | $70K | 0.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.51 per kg, 87% below the world average of $19.68, 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.
False hair pieces (synthetic) imports to Kenya
In 2024, Kenya imported false hair pieces (synthetic) worth $1.2 million (331 tonnes). China alone supplied 64% of it. Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest (+316% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $770K | 64% |
| Tanzania | $271K | 22% |
| South Africa | $99K | 8.2% |
| Ghana | $41K | 3.4% |
| Togo | $14K | 1.2% |
| United States | $5K | 0.4% |
| Hong Kong | $3K | 0.2% |
| India | $2K | 0.1% |
| Nigeria | $2K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya false hair pieces (synthetic) exports (HS 6704.19): 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 6704.19: False beards, eyebrows and eyelashes, switches and the like: of synthetic textile materials.
Common questions
What is the value of false hair pieces (synthetic) exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported false hair pieces (synthetic) worth $9.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 150 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 59% on 2023.
Which countries buy false hair pieces (synthetic) from Kenya?
The United Kingdom was the largest buyer with 31% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by the United States (24%) and Zimbabwe (19%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 33 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 511% on the year.
What is the average export price of false hair pieces (synthetic) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.51 per kg in 2024, 87% below the world average of $19.68 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of false hair pieces (synthetic) from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $9.7 million in 2024, an increase of 535%. The peak was 2022 at $10.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.8 million a year.
Does Kenya also import false hair pieces (synthetic)?
Yes. Kenya imported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Tanzania and South Africa. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $8.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for false hair pieces (synthetic)?
The HS code for false hair pieces (synthetic) is subheading 6704.19. 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?
Shipment-level records for Kenya reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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