Carded animal hair yarn trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in carded animal hair yarn was worth $304.9 million in 2024, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 27% since 2017, and up 2% 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 | $304.9M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $299.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $318.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $365.2M | 3.7K t |
| 2020 | $263.3M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $302.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $273.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $240.5M | 2.9K t |
Top carded animal hair yarn exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 68% of world exports, followed by Italy and the United Kingdom. The top three supply 92% between them, out of 65 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $208.2M | 68% |
| Italy | $53.9M | 18% |
| United Kingdom | $19.4M | 6.4% |
| Hong Kong | $16.0M | 5.2% |
| South Korea | $1.3M | 0.4% |
| Taiwan | $969K | 0.3% |
| Croatia | $772K | 0.3% |
| Poland | $613K | 0.2% |
| Mongolia | $571K | 0.2% |
| Japan | $487K | 0.2% |
| France | $482K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $378K | 0.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Cambodia is the biggest buyer with 20% of world imports, ahead of Vietnam and Hong Kong. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 50% across 99 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cambodia | $60.2M | 20% |
| Vietnam | $51.0M | 17% |
| Hong Kong | $42.6M | 14% |
| Italy | $37.2M | 12% |
| China | $17.2M | 5.7% |
| Nepal | $16.3M | 5.3% |
| United Kingdom | $10.0M | 3.3% |
| Bangladesh | $9.9M | 3.2% |
| South Korea | $8.7M | 2.9% |
| Myanmar | $5.8M | 1.9% |
| United States | $5.0M | 1.6% |
| Japan | $4.0M | 1.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $101.35 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $175.35 per kg and Taiwan $33.11 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 5108.10: Yarn: of fine animal hair, carded, not put up for retail sale. HS 5108 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most carded animal hair yarn?
China exported $208.2 million in 2024, 68% of the world total, followed by Italy (18%) and the United Kingdom (6%). In all, 65 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most carded animal hair yarn?
Cambodia imported $60.2 million in 2024, 20% of world imports, ahead of Vietnam (17%) and Hong Kong (14%). The top three importers together take 50%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in carded animal hair yarn?
It was worth $304.9 million in 2024, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 27% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $365.2 million. 65 countries reported exports and 99 reported imports.
What is the average price of carded animal hair yarn per kg?
The world average declared value was about $101.35 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $175.35 per kg and Taiwan $33.11 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for carded animal hair yarn?
The HS code for carded animal hair yarn is subheading 5108.10, 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 5108 page.
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