Human hair wigs imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported human hair wigs worth $747.1 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 184 countries for imports of this product. That is 9% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $1.03 billion.
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 | $747.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $685.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $990.9M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $1.03B | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $655.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $734.8M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $622.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $642.2M | 3.6K t |
Where the United States imports human hair wigs from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 88% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $660.4M | 88% |
| Indonesia | $40.6M | 5.4% |
| Vietnam | $15.4M | 2.1% |
| Bangladesh | $12.6M | 1.7% |
| Israel | $4.9M | 0.7% |
| Italy | $3.5M | 0.5% |
| Laos | $1.4M | 0.2% |
| Austria | $1.0M | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $872K | 0.1% |
| Cambodia | $851K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $455.07 per kg, 166% above the world average of $171.00. 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.
Human hair wigs exports from the United States
The United States exported $14.5 million of human hair wigs in 2024 (105 tonnes). It ranks 7th of 143 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were China (27%), Bangladesh (11%), Netherlands (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Australia grew fastest (+149% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.8M | 27% |
| Bangladesh | $1.5M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 7.8% |
| France | $988K | 6.8% |
| Australia | $881K | 6.1% |
| Germany | $780K | 5.4% |
| Israel | $680K | 4.7% |
| Canada | $614K | 4.2% |
| United Kingdom | $603K | 4.2% |
| Bahamas | $246K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States human hair wigs imports (HS 6704.20): 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 6704.20: Wigs, false beards, eyebrows and eyelashes, switches and the like and other articles n.e.c.: of human hair.
Common questions
What is the value of human hair wigs imported by the United States?
The United States imported human hair wigs worth $747.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 184 countries worldwide, with 34% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply human hair wigs to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($660.4 million), followed by Indonesia (5%) and Vietnam (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 61 supplier countries in total. Israel grew fastest among the top ten, up 228% on the year.
What is the average import price of human hair wigs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $455.07 per kg in 2024, 166% above the world average of $171.00 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of human hair wigs to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $642.2 million in 2017 to $747.1 million in 2024, an increase of 16%. The peak was 2021 at $1.03 billion. Over 8 years the average was $763.4 million a year.
Does the United States also export human hair wigs?
Yes. The United States exported $14.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, Bangladesh and the Netherlands. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $732.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for human hair wigs?
The HS code for human hair wigs is subheading 6704.20. 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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