Wigs and hairpieces imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of wigs and hairpieces by Nigeria reached $277.6 million in 2024 (4.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 208 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 35% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $817.9 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 | $277.6M | 4.0K t |
| 2023 | $429.0M | 4.8K t |
| 2022 | $467.8M | 4.8K t |
| 2021 | $817.9M | 7.5K t |
| 2020 | $573.7M | 6.2K t |
| 2019 | $519.2M | 5.8K t |
| 2018 | $328.7M | 4.1K t |
| 2017 | $263.1M | 3.3K t |
Where Nigeria imports wigs and hairpieces from
China alone supplied 100% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $277.0M | 100% |
| Hong Kong | $240K | 0.1% |
| United States | $180K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $71K | 0% |
| Cambodia | $42K | 0% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $20K | 0% |
| Togo | $19K | 0% |
| Philippines | $11K | 0% |
| Myanmar | $10K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $4K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6704
| 6704.20 | Human hair wigs | 90% |
| 6704.19 | False hair pieces (synthetic) | 8.8% |
| 6704.11 | Synthetic wigs | 0.7% |
| 6704.90 | Wigs (other materials) | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6704.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $68.59 per kg, 93% above the world average of $35.59. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Wigs and hairpieces exports from Nigeria
Nigeria exported $12.9 million of wigs and hairpieces in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to United States (33%), United Kingdom (20%), Ghana (15%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+95% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.2M | 33% |
| United Kingdom | $2.6M | 20% |
| Ghana | $1.9M | 15% |
| Canada | $701K | 5.4% |
| China | $687K | 5.3% |
| Benin | $411K | 3.2% |
| Germany | $307K | 2.4% |
| Kenya | $296K | 2.3% |
| Guinea | $215K | 1.7% |
| South Africa | $187K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria wigs and hairpieces imports (HS 6704): 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: Wigs, false beards, eyebrows and eyelashes, switches and the like, of human or animal hair or of textile materials; articles of human hair, n.e.c. or included.
Common questions
What is the value of wigs and hairpieces imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported wigs and hairpieces worth $277.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 208 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply wigs and hairpieces to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($277.0 million), followed by Hong Kong (0%) and the United States (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 572% on the year.
What is the average import price of wigs and hairpieces per kg?
The average declared import value was about $68.59 per kg in 2024, 93% above the world average of $35.59 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of wigs and hairpieces to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $263.1 million in 2017 to $277.6 million in 2024, an increase of 6%. The peak was 2021 at $817.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $459.6 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export wigs and hairpieces?
Yes. Nigeria exported $12.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, the United Kingdom and Ghana. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $264.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for wigs and hairpieces?
The HS code for wigs and hairpieces is heading 6704. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 6704.20 (90% of the value) and 6704.19 (9%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Nigeria. Tell us your product to see it live.
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