Hair product imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $12.0 million of hair product in 2024 (4.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 10% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $19.9 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 | $12.0M | 4.5K t |
| 2023 | $10.9M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $12.9M | 4.1K t |
| 2021 | $12.7M | 4.7K t |
| 2020 | $10.8M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $13.6M | 4.5K t |
| 2018 | $19.9M | 5.9K t |
| 2017 | $8.8M | 3.3K t |
Where Nigeria imports hair product from
China alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest (+59% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.1M | 51% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1.6M | 13% |
| United States | $1.5M | 13% |
| France | $597K | 5% |
| United Kingdom | $444K | 3.7% |
| Thailand | $261K | 2.2% |
| South Africa | $232K | 1.9% |
| Canada | $230K | 1.9% |
| Turkey | $189K | 1.6% |
| Lebanon | $187K | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 3305
| 3305.90 | Hair preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3305 | 71% |
| 3305.10 | Hair preparations: shampoos | 12% |
| 3305.30 | Hair preparations: lacquers | 11% |
| 3305.20 | Hair preparations: for permanent waving or straightening | 5.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3305.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.69 per kg, 51% below the world average of $5.49, 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.
Hair product exports from Nigeria
In 2024, Nigeria exported hair product worth $2.9 million (4.0 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Ghana (31%), Liberia (25%), Senegal (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Benin grew fastest (+685% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ghana | $891K | 31% |
| Liberia | $731K | 25% |
| Senegal | $200K | 6.9% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $190K | 6.6% |
| Kenya | $183K | 6.3% |
| Benin | $162K | 5.6% |
| Tanzania | $124K | 4.3% |
| United States | $100K | 3.4% |
| South Africa | $50K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $44K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria hair product imports (HS 3305): 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 3305: Hair preparations; for use on the hair.
Common questions
What is the value of hair product imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported hair product worth $12.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 110th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply hair product to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($6.1 million), followed by Cote d'Ivoire (13%) and the United States (13%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 151% on the year.
What is the average import price of hair product per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.69 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $5.49 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of hair product to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.8 million in 2017 to $12.0 million in 2024, an increase of 36%. The peak was 2018 at $19.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.7 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export hair product?
Yes. Nigeria exported $2.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ghana, Liberia and Senegal. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $9.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for hair product?
The HS code for hair product is heading 3305. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 3305.90 (71% of the value) and 3305.10 (12%).
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