False hair pieces (synthetic) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of false hair pieces (synthetic) by the United Kingdom reached $46.0 million in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 197 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 19% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $59.1 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 | $46.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $38.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $47.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $59.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $34.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $38.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $39.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $31.0M | 1.7K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports false hair pieces (synthetic) from
China alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+269% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $24.9M | 54% |
| Senegal | $4.9M | 11% |
| Indonesia | $3.9M | 8.6% |
| Bangladesh | $3.2M | 6.9% |
| Kenya | $3.1M | 6.6% |
| Nigeria | $2.4M | 5.2% |
| Vietnam | $1.4M | 3% |
| United States | $679K | 1.5% |
| South Korea | $572K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $252K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.14 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 Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported false hair pieces (synthetic) worth $13.7 million (390 tonnes). It ranks 10th of 150 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to France (48%), Netherlands (15%), Tanzania (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $6.5M | 48% |
| Netherlands | $2.0M | 15% |
| Tanzania | $887K | 6.5% |
| Czech Republic | $649K | 4.8% |
| Belgium | $612K | 4.5% |
| Ireland | $592K | 4.3% |
| Germany | $570K | 4.2% |
| Norway | $235K | 1.7% |
| Denmark | $191K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $135K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom 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 Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported false hair pieces (synthetic) worth $46.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 197 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply false hair pieces (synthetic) to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($24.9 million), followed by Senegal (11%) and Indonesia (9%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 54 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 269% on the year.
What is the average import price of false hair pieces (synthetic) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.14 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $19.68 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of false hair pieces (synthetic) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $31.0 million in 2017 to $46.0 million in 2024, an increase of 48%. The peak was 2021 at $59.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $41.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export false hair pieces (synthetic)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $13.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, the Netherlands and Tanzania. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $32.3 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?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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