Wigs and hairpieces exports from Senegal: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of wigs and hairpieces by Senegal reached $81.4 million in 2024 (4.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 172 countries. Value rose 16% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $81.4M | 4.5K t |
| 2023 | $70.1M | 3.8K t |
| 2022 | $75.3M | 4.9K t |
| 2021 | $75.1M | 5.3K t |
| 2020 | $54.3M | 3.8K t |
| 2019 | $46.5M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $52.8M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $42.0M | 2.0K t |
Where Senegal exports wigs and hairpieces to
One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+31% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $53.9M | 66% |
| Spain | $6.4M | 7.9% |
| France | $6.3M | 7.7% |
| United Kingdom | $4.9M | 6% |
| Canada | $2.1M | 2.5% |
| Mali | $2.0M | 2.4% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $1.4M | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $798K | 1% |
| Italy | $733K | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $546K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 6704
| 6704.19 | False hair pieces (synthetic) | 97% |
| 6704.11 | Synthetic wigs | 1.3% |
| 6704.90 | Wigs (other materials) | 0.8% |
| 6704.20 | Human hair wigs | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6704.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.05 per kg, 49% below the world average of $35.59, 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.
Wigs and hairpieces imports to Senegal
Imports of wigs and hairpieces by Senegal reached $5.0 million in 2024 (206 tonnes). China alone supplied 100% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+108% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.0M | 100% |
| Nigeria | $7K | 0.1% |
| France | $4K | 0.1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $4K | 0.1% |
| Burkina Faso | $2K | 0% |
| Togo | $1K | 0% |
| Italy | $1K | 0% |
| Brazil | $1K | 0% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
| Hong Kong | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal wigs and hairpieces exports (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 exported by Senegal?
Senegal exported wigs and hairpieces worth $81.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 172 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries buy wigs and hairpieces from Senegal?
The United States was the largest buyer with 66% of the value ($53.9 million), followed by Spain (8%) and France (8%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 45 buyer countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 181% on the year.
What is the average export price of wigs and hairpieces per kg?
The average declared export value was about $18.05 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $35.59 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of wigs and hairpieces from Senegal changed since 2017?
Exports went from $42.0 million in 2017 to $81.4 million in 2024, an increase of 94%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $62.2 million a year.
Does Senegal also import wigs and hairpieces?
Yes. Senegal imported $5.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Nigeria and France. On balance Senegal is a net exporter of this product, by about $76.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for wigs and hairpieces?
The HS code for wigs and hairpieces is heading 6704. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 6704.19 (97% of the value) and 6704.11 (1%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Senegal. Tell us your product to see it live.
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