Wigs (other materials) exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Kenya exported wigs (other materials) worth $10.3 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 145 countries. That is 35% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 58% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $18.0 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 | $10.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $15.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $18.0M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $14.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $8.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $6.4M | 928 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 403 t |
| 2017 | $426K | 45 t |
Where Kenya exports wigs (other materials) to
One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $6.8M | 66% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.1M | 11% |
| Rwanda | $442K | 4.3% |
| Ethiopia | $439K | 4.3% |
| Sudan | $310K | 3% |
| Australia | $293K | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $219K | 2.1% |
| Canada | $130K | 1.3% |
| United States | $102K | 1% |
| Djibouti | $62K | 0.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.47 per kg, 48% below the world average of $12.41, 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 (other materials) imports to Kenya
Imports of wigs (other materials) by Kenya reached $365 thousand in 2024 (121 tonnes). China alone supplied 80% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+382% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $291K | 80% |
| South Korea | $20K | 5.5% |
| United States | $19K | 5.2% |
| India | $12K | 3.2% |
| Tanzania | $9K | 2.5% |
| Mozambique | $4K | 1% |
| Hong Kong | $4K | 1% |
| South Africa | $3K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya wigs (other materials) exports (HS 6704.90): 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 6704.90: 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 synthetic.
Common questions
What is the value of wigs (other materials) exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported wigs (other materials) worth $10.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 145 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries buy wigs (other materials) from Kenya?
The DR Congo was the largest buyer with 66% of the value ($6.8 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (11%) and Rwanda (4%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 36 buyer countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 42% on the year.
What is the average export price of wigs (other materials) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.47 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $12.41 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of wigs (other materials) from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $426 thousand in 2017 to $10.3 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $18.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.4 million a year.
Does Kenya also import wigs (other materials)?
Yes. Kenya imported $365 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, South Korea and the United States. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $9.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for wigs (other materials)?
The HS code for wigs (other materials) is subheading 6704.90. 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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