Press Information Bureau

Government of India

Ministry of Commerce & Industry

12-December-2011 16:24 IST

The global import of Human Hair during 2010 was  US$ 1339.00 Million against which Indian export was  to the tune of US$193.90 Million .

Details of export of Human Hair from India during the last three years is as under:-

Year  Export (US$ million)

2008-2009 179.11

2009-2010 193.90

2010-2011 181.08        

India’s Major five export destinations of Human Hair are:-

(US$ million)

To promote the export of all goods including Human Hair, the exporters are encouraged to take benefits of the schemes like Advance License Scheme (ALS), Duty Entitlement Passbook (DEPB), Market Development Assistance (MDA), Market Access Initiative Scheme(MAI) etc.  The exporters are also encouraged to participate in Trade Fairs/ Exhibitions in various countries to procure new business opportunities.

This information was given by Shri Jyotiradiya M. Scindia,  Minister of State for Commerce & Industry   in written reply to a question in  Lok    Sabha today.

DS/GK

Export promotion schemes: encouraging human hair exporters to use Advance License, DEPB, MDA and MAI for market access. Export promotion guidance highlights India's human hair export performance and principal destinations, and urges exporters to use incentive schemes - Advance License Scheme, Duty Entitlement Passbook (DEPB), Market Development Assistance (MDA) and Market Access Initiative (MAI) - and to participate in trade fairs and exhibitions to develop market opportunities.