Combed animal hair yarn trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in combed animal hair yarn was worth $162.2 million in 2024, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 7% since 2017, and down 35% 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 | $162.2M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $249.8M | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $220.1M | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $234.4M | 4.3K t |
| 2020 | $223.2M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $252.3M | 3.8K t |
| 2018 | $254.6M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $174.8M | 3.3K t |
Top combed animal hair yarn exporting countries
Italy is the largest exporter with 33% of world exports, followed by China and Hong Kong. The top three supply 70% between them, out of 66 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $53.9M | 33% |
| China | $32.6M | 20% |
| Hong Kong | $27.1M | 17% |
| Peru | $16.6M | 10% |
| South Africa | $12.0M | 7.4% |
| Germany | $6.7M | 4.1% |
| Bulgaria | $4.4M | 2.7% |
| Taiwan | $1.3M | 0.8% |
| Poland | $1.0M | 0.7% |
| South Korea | $1.0M | 0.6% |
| Bolivia | $984K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $940K | 0.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 20% of world imports, ahead of France and Hong Kong. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 40% across 98 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $31.7M | 20% |
| France | $22.4M | 14% |
| Hong Kong | $11.0M | 6.8% |
| Kazakhstan | $10.8M | 6.6% |
| Germany | $10.1M | 6.2% |
| Italy | $9.8M | 6.1% |
| United States | $7.8M | 4.8% |
| South Korea | $5.7M | 3.5% |
| Romania | $4.4M | 2.7% |
| Portugal | $4.1M | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $3.1M | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $2.8M | 1.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $58.00 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Hong Kong averaged $102.15 per kg and Peru $38.14 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 5108.20: Yarn: of fine animal hair, combed, not put up for retail sale. HS 5108 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most combed animal hair yarn?
Italy exported $53.9 million in 2024, 33% of the world total, followed by China (20%) and Hong Kong (17%). In all, 66 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most combed animal hair yarn?
China imported $31.7 million in 2024, 20% of world imports, ahead of France (14%) and Hong Kong (7%). The top three importers together take 40%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in combed animal hair yarn?
It was worth $162.2 million in 2024, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 7% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $254.6 million. 66 countries reported exports and 98 reported imports.
What is the average price of combed animal hair yarn per kg?
The world average declared value was about $58.00 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Hong Kong averaged $102.15 per kg and Peru $38.14 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 combed animal hair yarn?
The HS code for combed animal hair yarn is subheading 5108.20, 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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