False hair pieces (synthetic) exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania exported false hair pieces (synthetic) worth $7.4 million (2.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 12% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $7.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $6.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $6.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 510 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 439 t |
Where Tanzania exports false hair pieces (synthetic) to
Most of it went to Uganda (35%), DR Congo (20%), South Africa (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest (+316% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $2.6M | 35% |
| DR Congo | $1.5M | 20% |
| South Africa | $908K | 12% |
| Malawi | $707K | 9.5% |
| France | $583K | 7.8% |
| Zimbabwe | $572K | 7.7% |
| Zambia | $305K | 4.1% |
| Kenya | $271K | 3.6% |
| New Zealand | $1K | 0% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.69 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) imports to Tanzania
Tanzania imported $1.4 million of false hair pieces (synthetic) in 2024 (268 tonnes). One supplier dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $887K | 63% |
| China | $352K | 25% |
| Kenya | $178K | 13% |
| India | $2K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Hong Kong | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania false hair pieces (synthetic) exports (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) exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported false hair pieces (synthetic) worth $7.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 150 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries buy false hair pieces (synthetic) from Tanzania?
Uganda was the largest buyer with 35% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by the DR Congo (20%) and South Africa (12%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 14 buyer countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 316% on the year.
What is the average export price of false hair pieces (synthetic) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.69 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 exports of false hair pieces (synthetic) from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $7.4 million in 2024, an increase of 318%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
Does Tanzania also import false hair pieces (synthetic)?
Yes. Tanzania imported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United Kingdom, China and Kenya. On balance Tanzania is a net exporter of this product, by about $6.0 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.
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 Tanzania. Tell us your product to see it live.
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