Prepared hair imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of prepared hair by Turkey reached $6.2 million in 2024 (29 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 6% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average.
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 | $6.2M | 29 t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 80 t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 76 t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 48 t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 38 t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 50 t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 37 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 36 t |
Where Turkey imports prepared hair from
The largest suppliers were China (49%), India (24%), Indonesia (19%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+68% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.0M | 49% |
| India | $1.5M | 24% |
| Indonesia | $1.2M | 19% |
| Vietnam | $173K | 2.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $172K | 2.8% |
| Pakistan | $63K | 1% |
| United States | $49K | 0.8% |
| Iraq | $26K | 0.4% |
| Israel | $13K | 0.2% |
| Bangladesh | $13K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $213.59 per kg, 292% 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 exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported prepared hair worth $2.1 million (8 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Israel accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | $1.1M | 52% |
| United States | $229K | 11% |
| Germany | $227K | 11% |
| Angola | $142K | 6.8% |
| China | $82K | 3.9% |
| Canada | $69K | 3.4% |
| Switzerland | $56K | 2.7% |
| Belgium | $32K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $27K | 1.3% |
| Russia | $19K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported prepared hair worth $6.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 29 tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 169 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared hair to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by India (24%) and Indonesia (19%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Israel grew fastest among the top ten, up 792% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared hair per kg?
The average declared import value was about $213.59 per kg in 2024, 292% above the world average of $54.48 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of prepared hair to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $6.2 million in 2024, an increase of 140%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export prepared hair?
Yes. Turkey exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Israel, the United States and Germany. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared hair?
The HS code for prepared hair is heading 6703. In Turkey 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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