Prepared hair exports from Nigeria: data, top buyers and prices
Nigeria exported $2.6 million of prepared hair in 2024 (788 tonnes). Value fell 26% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $7.6 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 | $2.6M | 788 t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 964 t |
| 2021 | $738K | 603 t |
| 2020 | $258K | 454 t |
| 2019 | $7.6M | 640 t |
| 2018 | $526K | 332 t |
| 2017 | $361K | 309 t |
Where Nigeria exports prepared hair to
Ghana alone took 77% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+70% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ghana | $2.0M | 77% |
| United States | $176K | 6.7% |
| United Kingdom | $90K | 3.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $69K | 2.6% |
| Liberia | $53K | 2% |
| France | $49K | 1.9% |
| Canada | $44K | 1.7% |
| Colombia | $38K | 1.5% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $34K | 1.3% |
| Zambia | $16K | 0.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.34 per kg, 94% below the world average of $54.48, 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.
Prepared hair imports to Nigeria
Nigeria imported $256 thousand of prepared hair in 2024 (172 tonnes). The largest suppliers were India (42%), China (36%), United States (12%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $108K | 42% |
| China | $91K | 36% |
| United States | $31K | 12% |
| Myanmar | $13K | 5.1% |
| Hong Kong | $5K | 1.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.6% |
| Vietnam | $1K | 0.3% |
| Thailand | $1K | 0.3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria prepared hair exports (HS 6703): 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 6703: Human hair, dressed, thinned, bleached or otherwise worked; wool or other animal hair or other textile materials, prepared for use in making wigs or the like.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared hair exported by Nigeria?
Nigeria exported prepared hair worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 788 tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 136 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries buy prepared hair from Nigeria?
Ghana was the largest buyer with 77% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by the United States (7%) and the United Kingdom (3%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 37 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 138% on the year.
What is the average export price of prepared hair per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.34 per kg in 2024, 94% below the world average of $54.48 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of prepared hair from Nigeria changed since 2017?
Exports went from $361 thousand in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 628%. The peak was 2019 at $7.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
Does Nigeria also import prepared hair?
Yes. Nigeria imported $256 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, China and the United States. On balance Nigeria is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared hair?
The HS code for prepared hair is heading 6703. In Nigeria all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 6703.00. 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 6703 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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