False hair pieces (synthetic) imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported false hair pieces (synthetic) worth $3.2 million (463 tonnes). That is 7% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 68% 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 | $3.2M | 463 t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 579 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 431 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 468 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 310 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 408 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 367 t |
| 2017 | $85K | 4 t |
Where Uganda imports false hair pieces (synthetic) from
Tanzania alone supplied 83% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $2.6M | 83% |
| China | $463K | 15% |
| Kenya | $49K | 1.6% |
| Nigeria | $17K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $7K | 0.2% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
| Philippines | $0K | 0% |
| Ethiopia | $0K | 0% |
| Indonesia | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.81 per kg, 65% 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda false hair pieces (synthetic) imports (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) imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported false hair pieces (synthetic) worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 463 tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply false hair pieces (synthetic) to Uganda?
Tanzania was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by China (15%) and Kenya (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Ethiopia grew fastest among the top ten, up 980% on the year.
What is the average import price of false hair pieces (synthetic) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.81 per kg in 2024, 65% below the world average of $19.68 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of false hair pieces (synthetic) to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $85 thousand in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $3.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 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?
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