False hair pieces (synthetic) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $11.1 million of false hair pieces (synthetic) in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 33% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $73.9 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 | $11.1M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $8.3M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $73.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $7.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $6.5M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $9.9M | 4.2K t |
| 2017 | $12.6M | 4.7K t |
Where South Africa imports false hair pieces (synthetic) from
China alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, Eswatini grew fastest (+97% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.0M | 54% |
| Eswatini | $3.0M | 27% |
| Tanzania | $908K | 8.2% |
| Kenya | $314K | 2.8% |
| Nigeria | $145K | 1.3% |
| Hong Kong | $137K | 1.2% |
| Togo | $130K | 1.2% |
| Senegal | $122K | 1.1% |
| Vietnam | $84K | 0.8% |
| Indonesia | $80K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.74 per kg, 81% below the world average of $19.68, 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.
False hair pieces (synthetic) exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $3.4 million of false hair pieces (synthetic) in 2024 (548 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (21%), Botswana (19%), France (17%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+590% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $740K | 22% |
| Botswana | $668K | 19% |
| France | $581K | 17% |
| Eswatini | $521K | 15% |
| Namibia | $431K | 13% |
| Zambia | $208K | 6% |
| Kenya | $99K | 2.9% |
| China | $63K | 1.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $36K | 1% |
| Lesotho | $35K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa false hair pieces (synthetic) imports (HS 6704.19): 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 6704.19: False beards, eyebrows and eyelashes, switches and the like: of synthetic textile materials.
Common questions
What is the value of false hair pieces (synthetic) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported false hair pieces (synthetic) worth $11.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 197 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply false hair pieces (synthetic) to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($6.0 million), followed by Eswatini (27%) and Tanzania (8%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 60 supplier countries in total. Senegal grew fastest among the top ten, up 105% on the year.
What is the average import price of false hair pieces (synthetic) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.74 per kg in 2024, 81% below the world average of $19.68 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of false hair pieces (synthetic) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.6 million in 2017 to $11.1 million in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2022 at $73.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.7 million a year.
Does South Africa also export false hair pieces (synthetic)?
Yes. South Africa exported $3.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Botswana and France. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $7.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for false hair pieces (synthetic)?
The HS code for false hair pieces (synthetic) is subheading 6704.19. 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 6704 page.
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