Every wholesale inquiry Hopeshair logged from Aug 18 to Sep 27, 2026, counted by what the buyer asked for and where they wrote from. It is a small sample, 40 inquiries with a stated need, so read the shares as direction, not market size. Our own data, no survey, no buyer names.
Updated 2026-11-10
What buyers asked for
Share of 40 inquiries. One inquiry often asks several things, so the shares add up to more than 100%.
| Share | Buyers who |
|---|---|
| 60% 24 of 40 | asked for a price list or quote |
| 40% 16 of 40 | asked for samples |
| 32% 13 of 40 | want private label or their own brand |
| 32% 13 of 40 | asked about wefts (genius, hand-tied, flat) |
| 22% 9 of 40 | asked for the minimum order quantity (MOQ) |
| 20% 8 of 40 | asked about clip-in |
| 18% 7 of 40 | asked about tape-in |
| 15% 6 of 40 | asked about keratin, K-tip or I-tip |
Price comes first, samples second: most buyers want a number before they commit to a sample. Wefts are the format asked about most; see tape-in vs hand-tied weft vs I-tip for how they differ, and the private label guide for what an own-brand order involves.
Where they wrote from
43 inquiries, 20 countries.
| Country | Share of 43 inquiries |
|---|---|
| United States | 23% |
| United Kingdom | 16% |
| China | 12% |
| Other 17 countries | 47% |
| Country not stated | 2% |
How we counted
- Source: wholesale inquiries to Hopeshair by WhatsApp, email and website form, Aug 18 to Sep 27, 2026. 43 inquiries; 3 were greetings with no stated need and are left out of the request shares.
- Each inquiry is counted once per topic it mentions. Topics with fewer than 5 inquiries are not shown.
- Country is the buyer's stated or phone-number country.
- No buyer names, companies or contact details are published.
Cite this page: Hopeshair Hair Extension Buyer Index, hopeshair.com/guides/hair-extension-industry-statistics.html, data through Sep 27, 2026. Free to quote with a link.
For market size and regional demand, see the global human hair extension market 2026.
FAQ
What do wholesale hair extension buyers ask for first?
In the Hopeshair Hair Extension Buyer Index (40 wholesale inquiries, Aug 18 - Sep 27, 2026), 60% asked for a price list or quote, 40% asked for samples and 32% wanted private label.
Which hair extension types do wholesale buyers ask about most?
Wefts led (32% of inquiries: genius, hand-tied and flat wefts), then clip-in (20%), tape-in (18%) and keratin / K-tip / I-tip (15%). Small sample: 40 inquiries.