False hair pieces (synthetic) imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $24.4 million of false hair pieces (synthetic) in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 197 countries for imports of this product. That is 67% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $139.4 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 | $24.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $73.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $139.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $97.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $39.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $27.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $38.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $36.0M | 1.5K t |
Where Nigeria imports false hair pieces (synthetic) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 100% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $24.3M | 100% |
| United States | $83K | 0.3% |
| Togo | $19K | 0.1% |
| Philippines | $9K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $4K | 0% |
| Vietnam | $1K | 0% |
| Argentina | $0K | 0% |
| Australia | $0K | 0% |
| Indonesia | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.37 per kg, close to the world average of $19.68.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
False hair pieces (synthetic) exports from Nigeria
Exports of false hair pieces (synthetic) by Nigeria reached $8.2 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. United States alone took 51% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+95% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.2M | 51% |
| United Kingdom | $2.4M | 29% |
| Canada | $573K | 7% |
| Benin | $399K | 4.9% |
| South Africa | $145K | 1.8% |
| Belgium | $85K | 1% |
| France | $63K | 0.8% |
| Burkina Faso | $57K | 0.7% |
| Australia | $51K | 0.6% |
| Cyprus | $49K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria false hair pieces (synthetic) imports (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) imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported false hair pieces (synthetic) worth $24.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 197 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 67% on 2023.
Which countries supply false hair pieces (synthetic) to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($24.3 million), followed by the United States (0%) and Togo (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Togo grew fastest among the top ten, up 275% on the year.
What is the average import price of false hair pieces (synthetic) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.37 per kg in 2024, close to 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 imports of false hair pieces (synthetic) to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $36.0 million in 2017 to $24.4 million in 2024, a fall of 32%. The peak was 2022 at $139.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $59.5 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export false hair pieces (synthetic)?
Yes. Nigeria exported $8.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $16.2 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 Nigeria 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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