Wigs (other materials) imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported wigs (other materials) worth $3.3 million (652 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $4.4 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 | $3.3M | 652 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 619 t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 665 t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 656 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 869 t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 462 t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 217 t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 699 t |
Where Namibia imports wigs (other materials) from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 96% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.2M | 97% |
| China | $88K | 2.7% |
| Nigeria | $19K | 0.6% |
| Vietnam | $5K | 0.1% |
| Zambia | $1K | 0% |
| Zimbabwe | $1K | 0% |
| Angola | $1K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| Ghana | $0K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.02 per kg, 60% 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia wigs (other materials) imports (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) imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported wigs (other materials) worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 652 tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 196 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply wigs (other materials) to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by China (3%) and Nigeria (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 62% on the year.
What is the average import price of wigs (other materials) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.02 per kg in 2024, 60% below the world average of $12.41 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 (other materials) to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, a fall of 19%. The peak was 2021 at $4.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 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 Namibia 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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