Wigs and hairpieces imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported wigs and hairpieces worth $9.0 million (586 tonnes). That is 80% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $29.5 million.
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 | $9.0M | 586 t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 751 t |
| 2022 | $6.9M | 555 t |
| 2021 | $5.8M | 619 t |
| 2020 | $6.1M | 381 t |
| 2019 | $6.9M | 487 t |
| 2018 | $4.5M | 495 t |
| 2017 | $29.5M | 225 t |
Where Uganda imports wigs and hairpieces from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+208% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.1M | 67% |
| Tanzania | $2.7M | 30% |
| Nigeria | $163K | 1.8% |
| Kenya | $86K | 1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $19K | 0.2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $7K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0% |
| United States | $3K | 0% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6704
| 6704.19 | False hair pieces (synthetic) | 35% |
| 6704.90 | Wigs (other materials) | 32% |
| 6704.20 | Human hair wigs | 31% |
| 6704.11 | Synthetic wigs | 2.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6704.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.43 per kg, 57% 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 exports from Uganda
Exports of wigs and hairpieces by Uganda reached $1.9 million in 2024 (273 tonnes). DR Congo alone took 72% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $1.4M | 72% |
| Rwanda | $502K | 26% |
| United States | $19K | 1% |
| Burundi | $10K | 0.5% |
| Sweden | $1K | 0.1% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
| Nigeria | $0K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| Norway | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda wigs and hairpieces imports (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 imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported wigs and hairpieces worth $9.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 586 tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 80% on 2023.
Which countries supply wigs and hairpieces to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($6.1 million), followed by Tanzania (30%) and Nigeria (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 566% on the year.
What is the average import price of wigs and hairpieces per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.43 per kg in 2024, 57% below the world average of $35.59 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of wigs and hairpieces to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $29.5 million in 2017 to $9.0 million in 2024, a fall of 69%. The peak was 2017 at $29.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.2 million a year.
Does Uganda also export wigs and hairpieces?
Yes. Uganda exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Rwanda and the United States. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $7.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for wigs and hairpieces?
The HS code for wigs and hairpieces is heading 6704. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 6704.19 (35% of the value) and 6704.90 (32%).
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 Uganda. Tell us your product to see it live.
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