Hair accessories imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $4.7 million of hair accessories in 2024 (941 tonnes). Value rose 11% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $7.6 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 | $4.7M | 941 t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 878 t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 819 t |
| 2021 | $7.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $7.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $5.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $5.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $7.6M | 1.5K t |
Where Nigeria imports hair accessories from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 91% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.3M | 91% |
| South Korea | $278K | 5.9% |
| Turkey | $109K | 2.3% |
| United States | $15K | 0.3% |
| India | $11K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
| Italy | $0K | 0% |
| Hong Kong | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 9615
| 9615.11 | Plastic hair comb | 67% |
| 9615.90 | Hair curler | 20% |
| 9615.19 | Wooden hair comb | 13% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9615.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.02 per kg, 46% below the world average of $9.31, 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 Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria hair accessories imports (HS 9615): 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 9615: Combs, hair-slides and similar; hairpins, curling pins, curling grips and hair curlers and the like, other than those of heading no. 8516 and parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of hair accessories imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported hair accessories worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 941 tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply hair accessories to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($4.3 million), followed by South Korea (6%) and Turkey (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 194% on the year.
What is the average import price of hair accessories per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.02 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $9.31 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of hair accessories to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.6 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, a fall of 38%. The peak was 2017 at $7.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for hair accessories?
The HS code for hair accessories is heading 9615. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 9615.11 (67% of the value) and 9615.90 (20%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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