Synthetic wigs imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of synthetic wigs by the United Kingdom reached $19.6 million in 2024 (803 tonnes). It ranks 4th of 196 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 6% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $19.6M | 803 t |
| 2023 | $18.6M | 795 t |
| 2022 | $18.5M | 773 t |
| 2021 | $13.0M | 565 t |
| 2020 | $10.7M | 482 t |
| 2019 | $17.3M | 669 t |
| 2018 | $15.3M | 462 t |
| 2017 | $17.5M | 786 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports synthetic wigs from
China alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+989% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.1M | 52% |
| Indonesia | $3.4M | 17% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 8.3% |
| Thailand | $1.5M | 7.8% |
| United States | $986K | 5% |
| Hong Kong | $714K | 3.6% |
| Myanmar | $276K | 1.4% |
| Bangladesh | $212K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $159K | 0.8% |
| Cambodia | $129K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.43 per kg, 20% above the world average of $20.31. 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.
Synthetic wigs exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of synthetic wigs by the United Kingdom reached $3.4 million in 2024 (43 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Germany (28%), United States (13%), Belgium (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+644% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $965K | 28% |
| United States | $441K | 13% |
| Belgium | $422K | 12% |
| Netherlands | $377K | 11% |
| France | $171K | 5% |
| Malawi | $151K | 4.4% |
| Ireland | $103K | 3% |
| Japan | $96K | 2.8% |
| Canada | $93K | 2.7% |
| Spain | $72K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom synthetic wigs imports (HS 6704.11): 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 6704.11: Wigs: complete, of synthetic textile materials.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic wigs imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported synthetic wigs worth $19.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 803 tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 196 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic wigs to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($10.1 million), followed by Indonesia (17%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 989% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic wigs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.43 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $20.31 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of synthetic wigs to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.5 million in 2017 to $19.6 million in 2024, an increase of 12%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $16.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export synthetic wigs?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $3.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, the United States and Belgium. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $16.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic wigs?
The HS code for synthetic wigs is subheading 6704.11. 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.
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