Human hair wigs exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania exported human hair wigs worth $3.7 million (717 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 50% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $5.5 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 | $3.7M | 717 t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 738 t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 867 t |
| 2021 | $5.5M | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $4.5M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 811 t |
| 2018 | $391K | 14 t |
| 2017 | $217K | 21 t |
Where Tanzania exports human hair wigs to
DR Congo alone took 74% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $2.8M | 74% |
| South Africa | $515K | 14% |
| Malawi | $364K | 9.7% |
| Papua New Guinea | $47K | 1.3% |
| Burundi | $24K | 0.7% |
| France | $16K | 0.4% |
| Republic of the Congo | $15K | 0.4% |
| Comoros | $0K | 0% |
| Indonesia | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.21 per kg, 97% below the world average of $171.00, 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.
Human hair wigs imports to Tanzania
Imports of human hair wigs by Tanzania reached $718 thousand in 2024 (102 tonnes). South Africa alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+57% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $394K | 55% |
| China | $305K | 43% |
| Mozambique | $17K | 2.4% |
| United States | $1K | 0.1% |
| Nigeria | $1K | 0.1% |
| Kuwait | $0K | 0% |
| Hong Kong | $0K | 0% |
| Uganda | $0K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
| Malaysia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania human hair wigs exports (HS 6704.20): 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 6704.20: Wigs, false beards, eyebrows and eyelashes, switches and the like and other articles n.e.c.: of human hair.
Common questions
What is the value of human hair wigs exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported human hair wigs worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 717 tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 143 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy human hair wigs from Tanzania?
The DR Congo was the largest buyer with 74% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by South Africa (14%) and Malawi (10%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 9 buyer countries in total. Papua New Guinea grew fastest among the top ten, up 162% on the year.
What is the average export price of human hair wigs per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.21 per kg in 2024, 97% below the world average of $171.00 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of human hair wigs from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $216 thousand in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $5.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
Does Tanzania also import human hair wigs?
Yes. Tanzania imported $718 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Africa, China and Mozambique. On balance Tanzania is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for human hair wigs?
The HS code for human hair wigs is subheading 6704.20. 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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