False hair pieces (synthetic) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of false hair pieces (synthetic) by the United Arab Emirates reached $5.5 million in 2024 (288 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 38% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $10.9 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 | $5.5M | 288 t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 547 t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 499 t |
| 2021 | $10.9M | 293 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 197 t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 286 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 199 t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 152 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports false hair pieces (synthetic) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 80% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+165% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.4M | 80% |
| South Korea | $363K | 6.6% |
| Czech Republic | $309K | 5.6% |
| Indonesia | $102K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $94K | 1.7% |
| Hong Kong | $77K | 1.4% |
| France | $69K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $36K | 0.7% |
| South Africa | $36K | 0.7% |
| United States | $15K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.03 per kg, close to the world average of $19.68.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
False hair pieces (synthetic) exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $213 thousand of false hair pieces (synthetic) in 2024 (17 tonnes). Most of it went to Israel (27%), Switzerland (19%), Pakistan (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | $57K | 27% |
| Switzerland | $40K | 19% |
| Pakistan | $32K | 15% |
| Portugal | $10K | 4.5% |
| Australia | $8K | 3.8% |
| Uganda | $7K | 3.3% |
| Croatia | $6K | 3% |
| China | $5K | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $5K | 2.1% |
| Angola | $4K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates 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 the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported false hair pieces (synthetic) worth $5.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 288 tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 197 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply false hair pieces (synthetic) to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by South Korea (7%) and the Czech Republic (6%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 416% on the year.
What is the average import price of false hair pieces (synthetic) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.03 per kg in 2024, close to 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 the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $5.5 million in 2024, an increase of 67%. The peak was 2021 at $10.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export false hair pieces (synthetic)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $213 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Israel, Switzerland and Pakistan. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $5.3 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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