Prepared hair exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
Tunisia exported $9.4 million of prepared hair in 2024 (22 tonnes). It ranks 9th of 136 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 4% from 2023. Across 2018-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $13.7 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 | $9.4M | 22 t |
| 2023 | $9.8M | 11 t |
| 2022 | $13.7M | 18 t |
| 2021 | $630K | 2 t |
| 2020 | $876K | 3 t |
| 2019 | $10.6M | 19 t |
| 2018 | $6.4M | 11 t |
Where Tunisia exports prepared hair to
Italy alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $9.4M | 100% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $420.57 per kg, 672% above the world average of $54.48. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Prepared hair imports to Tunisia
Imports of prepared hair by Tunisia reached $7.2 million in 2024 (13 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: India accounted for 100% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $7.2M | 100% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia prepared hair exports (HS 6703): 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 6703: Human hair, dressed, thinned, bleached or otherwise worked; wool or other animal hair or other textile materials, prepared for use in making wigs or the like.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared hair exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported prepared hair worth $9.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 22 tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 136 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy prepared hair from Tunisia?
Italy was the largest buyer with 100% of the value ($9.4 million), followed by the United Kingdom (0%) and France (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of prepared hair per kg?
The average declared export value was about $420.57 per kg in 2024, 672% above the world average of $54.48 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of prepared hair from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $6.4 million in 2018 to $9.4 million in 2024, an increase of 47%. The peak was 2022 at $13.7 million. Over 7 years the average was $7.4 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import prepared hair?
Yes. Tunisia imported $7.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India and China. On balance Tunisia is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared hair?
The HS code for prepared hair is heading 6703. In Tunisia all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 6703.00. 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 6703 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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