Wigs and hairpieces exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Kenya exported wigs and hairpieces worth $20.7 million (5.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 12% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $29.9 million.
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 | $20.7M | 5.8K t |
| 2023 | $23.6M | 6.8K t |
| 2022 | $29.9M | 6.6K t |
| 2021 | $22.9M | 4.6K t |
| 2020 | $12.2M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $12.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 979 t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 460 t |
Where Kenya exports wigs and hairpieces to
The largest buyer markets were DR Congo (37%), United Kingdom (16%), United States (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Australia grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $7.6M | 37% |
| United Kingdom | $3.3M | 16% |
| United States | $2.5M | 12% |
| Zimbabwe | $1.9M | 9% |
| Zambia | $1.2M | 5.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.1M | 5.4% |
| Ethiopia | $635K | 3.1% |
| Rwanda | $453K | 2.2% |
| Australia | $449K | 2.2% |
| Sudan | $379K | 1.8% |
Product types under HS 6704
| 6704.90 | Wigs (other materials) | 50% |
| 6704.19 | False hair pieces (synthetic) | 47% |
| 6704.11 | Synthetic wigs | 3.5% |
| 6704.20 | Human hair wigs | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6704.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.55 per kg, 90% 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.
Wigs and hairpieces imports to Kenya
Imports of wigs and hairpieces by Kenya reached $3.8 million in 2024 (777 tonnes). China alone supplied 78% of it. Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest (+329% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.0M | 78% |
| Nigeria | $296K | 7.7% |
| Tanzania | $280K | 7.3% |
| South Africa | $103K | 2.7% |
| Ghana | $41K | 1.1% |
| United States | $36K | 0.9% |
| South Korea | $20K | 0.5% |
| Togo | $14K | 0.4% |
| India | $14K | 0.4% |
| Hong Kong | $10K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya wigs and hairpieces exports (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 exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported wigs and hairpieces worth $20.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 172 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries buy wigs and hairpieces from Kenya?
The DR Congo was the largest buyer with 37% of the value ($7.6 million), followed by the United Kingdom (16%) and the United States (12%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 56 buyer countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 42% on the year.
What is the average export price of wigs and hairpieces per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.55 per kg in 2024, 90% below 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 exports of wigs and hairpieces from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $20.7 million in 2024, an increase of 633%. The peak was 2022 at $29.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.1 million a year.
Does Kenya also import wigs and hairpieces?
Yes. Kenya imported $3.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Nigeria and Tanzania. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $16.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for wigs and hairpieces?
The HS code for wigs and hairpieces is heading 6704. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 6704.90 (50% of the value) and 6704.19 (47%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Kenya. Tell us your product to see it live.
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