Wigs and hairpieces exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of wigs and hairpieces by Tanzania reached $11.8 million in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% 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 | $11.8M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $11.6M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $12.7M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $13.5M | 6.3K t |
| 2020 | $10.5M | 5.5K t |
| 2019 | $5.8M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 584 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 483 t |
Where Tanzania exports wigs and hairpieces to
Most of it went to DR Congo (36%), Uganda (23%), South Africa (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest (+329% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $4.2M | 36% |
| Uganda | $2.7M | 23% |
| South Africa | $1.4M | 12% |
| Malawi | $1.1M | 9.1% |
| France | $603K | 5.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $572K | 4.8% |
| Rwanda | $542K | 4.6% |
| Zambia | $305K | 2.6% |
| Kenya | $280K | 2.4% |
| Papua New Guinea | $47K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 6704
| 6704.19 | False hair pieces (synthetic) | 63% |
| 6704.20 | Human hair wigs | 32% |
| 6704.90 | Wigs (other materials) | 5.3% |
| 6704.11 | Synthetic wigs | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6704.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.14 per kg, 88% 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 Tanzania
Imports of wigs and hairpieces by Tanzania reached $3.5 million in 2024 (481 tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 57% |
| United Kingdom | $887K | 25% |
| South Africa | $397K | 11% |
| Kenya | $192K | 5.5% |
| Mozambique | $25K | 0.7% |
| India | $2K | 0.1% |
| Nigeria | $2K | 0% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
| Hong Kong | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania 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 Tanzania?
Tanzania exported wigs and hairpieces worth $11.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 172 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy wigs and hairpieces from Tanzania?
The DR Congo was the largest buyer with 36% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by Uganda (23%) and South Africa (12%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 22 buyer countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 329% on the year.
What is the average export price of wigs and hairpieces per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.14 per kg in 2024, 88% below the world average of $35.59 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of wigs and hairpieces from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $11.8 million in 2024, an increase of 463%. The peak was 2021 at $13.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.8 million a year.
Does Tanzania also import wigs and hairpieces?
Yes. Tanzania imported $3.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, the United Kingdom and South Africa. On balance Tanzania is a net exporter of this product, by about $8.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for wigs and hairpieces?
The HS code for wigs and hairpieces is heading 6704. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 6704.19 (63% of the value) and 6704.20 (32%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Tanzania reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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