Carbonised raw wool trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in carbonised raw wool was worth $68.1 million in 2024, about 9.9 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 62% since 2017, and down 29% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $68.1M | 9.9K t |
| 2023 | $96.0M | 12.9K t |
| 2022 | $121.0M | 17.0K t |
| 2021 | $104.9M | 13.0K t |
| 2020 | $86.9M | 11.0K t |
| 2019 | $150.0M | 15.6K t |
| 2018 | $196.1M | 18.9K t |
| 2017 | $177.6M | 20.6K t |
Top carbonised raw wool exporting countries
Exports are led by Australia (66%), China (20%) and Egypt (4%). 46 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 90%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $45.2M | 66% |
| China | $13.8M | 20% |
| Egypt | $2.4M | 3.5% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 1.6% |
| Italy | $1.0M | 1.5% |
| New Zealand | $1.0M | 1.5% |
| Argentina | $547K | 0.8% |
| South Korea | $544K | 0.8% |
| France | $513K | 0.8% |
| Belgium | $485K | 0.7% |
| South Africa | $350K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $219K | 0.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are South Korea (42%), Italy (14%) and Japan (11%). 59 countries imported it, and the top three take 66% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $28.3M | 42% |
| Italy | $9.6M | 14% |
| Japan | $7.3M | 11% |
| Germany | $3.4M | 5% |
| China | $2.7M | 4% |
| Mexico | $1.9M | 2.9% |
| Turkey | $1.9M | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $1.8M | 2.6% |
| South Africa | $1.2M | 1.7% |
| Mauritius | $1.1M | 1.6% |
| India | $1.0M | 1.5% |
| Vietnam | $943K | 1.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $6.85 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $9.25 per kg and New Zealand $5.22 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Carbonised raw wool (HS 5101.30) importers and exporters, worldwide: 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 5101.30: Wool: (not carded or combed), carbonised. HS 5101 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most carbonised raw wool?
Australia exported $45.2 million in 2024, 66% of the world total, followed by China (20%) and Egypt (4%). In all, 46 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most carbonised raw wool?
South Korea imported $28.3 million in 2024, 42% of world imports, ahead of Italy (14%) and Japan (11%). The top three importers together take 66%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in carbonised raw wool?
It was worth $68.1 million in 2024, about 9.9 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 62% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $196.1 million. 46 countries reported exports and 59 reported imports.
What is the average price of carbonised raw wool per kg?
The world average declared value was about $6.85 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $9.25 per kg and New Zealand $5.22 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for carbonised raw wool?
The HS code for carbonised raw wool is subheading 5101.30, in chapter 51 (wool, fine or coarse animal hair; horsehair yarn and woven fabric). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 5101 page.
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