Carded animal hair (other types) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in carded animal hair (other types) was worth $218.4 million in 2024, about 9.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 13% since 2017, and up 8% 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 | $218.4M | 9.7K t |
| 2023 | $202.7M | 8.7K t |
| 2022 | $236.7M | 9.2K t |
| 2021 | $250.1M | 10.2K t |
| 2020 | $132.4M | 6.4K t |
| 2019 | $174.3M | 7.2K t |
| 2018 | $225.5M | 11.4K t |
| 2017 | $192.5M | 11.5K t |
Top carded animal hair (other types) exporting countries
Exports are led by Peru (47%), South Africa (26%) and China (12%). 57 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 85%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Peru | $102.6M | 47% |
| South Africa | $57.6M | 26% |
| China | $26.0M | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $7.5M | 3.5% |
| Italy | $6.1M | 2.8% |
| Mongolia | $6.0M | 2.7% |
| Argentina | $4.0M | 1.8% |
| Bolivia | $3.8M | 1.7% |
| Turkey | $982K | 0.5% |
| Ukraine | $875K | 0.4% |
| Taiwan | $737K | 0.3% |
| France | $519K | 0.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 44% of world imports, ahead of Italy and Taiwan. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 77% across 91 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $95.5M | 44% |
| Italy | $65.1M | 30% |
| Taiwan | $8.5M | 3.9% |
| South Korea | $8.0M | 3.6% |
| United Kingdom | $7.0M | 3.2% |
| Turkey | $5.4M | 2.5% |
| Romania | $4.5M | 2% |
| Japan | $4.3M | 2% |
| Vietnam | $3.0M | 1.4% |
| Bulgaria | $2.3M | 1.1% |
| India | $2.0M | 0.9% |
| Germany | $1.7M | 0.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $22.44 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Mongolia averaged $40.34 per kg and Bolivia $13.27 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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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 5105.39: Hair: fine animal hair, carded or combed, other than of kashmir (cashmere) goats. HS 5105 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most carded animal hair (other types)?
Peru exported $102.6 million in 2024, 47% of the world total, followed by South Africa (26%) and China (12%). In all, 57 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most carded animal hair (other types)?
China imported $95.5 million in 2024, 44% of world imports, ahead of Italy (30%) and Taiwan (4%). The top three importers together take 77%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in carded animal hair (other types)?
It was worth $218.4 million in 2024, about 9.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 13% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $250.1 million. 57 countries reported exports and 91 reported imports.
What is the average price of carded animal hair (other types) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $22.44 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Mongolia averaged $40.34 per kg and Bolivia $13.27 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 carded animal hair (other types)?
The HS code for carded animal hair (other types) is subheading 5105.39, 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 5105 page.
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