Key Highlights:

• A detailed overview of human hair export in India from 2024 to 2025.

• India’s  human hair export amounted to $1.40 billion from June 2024 to July 25.

• The HS codes for human hair are 0501, 6703, and 6704.

• According to hair export data, India's top three importers of human hair are China, Myanmar, and Vietnam.

• Kabir Enterprise ranks first in the top hair exporters list in India.
  
  

Human Hair Exports Market in India

India tops the global hair exporters chart. India's human hair exports are in high demand worldwide due to their fine texture, strength, natural quality, and affordable prices. The export-quality human hair is collected mainly from temples, direct donations and also from households in villages. Collected hair is classified as either remy or non-remy.

Remy hair is collected with cuticles intact, resulting in a shinier, smoother, and healthier appearance that resists tangling. The preserved cuticles enhance durability by maintaining the hair's natural protein. Non-remy hair lacks intact cuticles, is unsorted, and often appears dry, matted, and straw-like. Chemical treatments further reduce its durability by increasing damage and tangling.

Top 10 Human Hair Exporters in India:

 

India’s  human hair export sector is a growing sector, although the major share of 49.52% of the total export is fulfilled by multiple mid-level and small companies under the category of “Others”. The Indian companies export human hair types ranging from wigs, extensions, weaves and bundles. 

With respective contributions of 23.39%, 4.42%, and 3.85%, Kabir Enterprise, DCS International Trading Co., and Sekh Mukul Ali are among the top 3 companies among the biggest exporters of human hair, according to the hair export data. Followed by Mahanaj International Private Limited​ and Sk Tutul Ali​, who have secured fourth and fifth positions in the top 5 list by exporting 3.48% and 3.28% market share, respectively, during 2024-25.

SK Mehbub Alam, SK Bablu and Manimala Jana​​ fall next in line in the top 10 list of largest human hair exporters with percentages of 3.04%, 2.48% and 2.47%, respectively. The last two contributors to the top 10 human hair exporters list are SK Tamijuddin​ and Ziofi Exporter​. Of all human hair exports, they account for 2.13% and 1.97%, respectively.

Sourcing, Processing and Classification in the Human Hair Export Industry of India

Sourcing: Human hair in India is majorly sourced from temples, followed by salons, direct donations and street-level collections in exchange for utensils and hairpins. 

Processing: Post collection, the hair is cleaned, washed, dried and segregated as per length and thickness for wigs and extensions.

Classification: The export quality is categorised under the HS codes 0501 (unworked/waste human hair), 6703 (human hair that has been dressed, thinned or bleached) and 6704 (wigs, artificial beards and other hair-related articles).

Top 5 Global Buyers of Hair & Import Value as per Human Hair Import Data:

• China ​- 956.35 Million

• Myanmar – 252 Million

• Vietnam​ - 73 Million

• United States – 23 Million

• Thailand​ - 11 Million
  
  

In a Nutshell

India's natural hair quality, changing lifestyles, and customer demands for beauty are driving demand for human hair exports. This demand is expected to increase substantially in coming years. Government initiatives and evolving demand for finished value-added products are forecasted as the key elements to modify the present hair export market.

If you are planning to increase/start human hair export, catalyse your business by monitoring competitor activity, tracking real-time market trends and reaching out to verified buyers through the Ex-Im app.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Does India import human hair?
Yes, India imports hair from China, Indonesia, Hong Kong​, the United States, Bangladesh, ​Singapore, the United Arab Emirates​, Italy​, Japan, Canada, etc. The total hair import amounted to $5.35 million during 2024 to 2025.

2. How to export human hair?
Human hair export business certifications include Importer-Exporter Code (IEC) and Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), along with company registration and a trade licence. While exporting human hair, the business needs to track real-time data, analyse competitor analysis and reach out to verified buyers through the Ex-Im app by The Dollar Business.

3. Which countries are top importers of human hair?
The top three countries in the world for human hair imports are Bangladesh, Indonesia, and India. The total hair import by these countries during 2024-25 summed to 0.19 million.

4. Which countries are top exporters of hair?
The two largest exporters of human hair worldwide are China and India.China contributes 82.74%, while India contributes 16.85% of the total hair export.

5. Why is human hair high in demand internationally?
Numerous factors contribute to the strong demand for human hair, including the natural beauty and aesthetics of hair, the growing popularity of temporary hair solutions and hair and beauty products, the rise in hair loss problems, and consumer preferences for human hair over synthetic materials.

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