Degreased shorn wool trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in degreased shorn wool was worth $318.1 million in 2024, about 126.9 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 40% 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 | $318.1M | 126.9K t |
| 2023 | $294.1M | 122.6K t |
| 2022 | $337.6M | 138.7K t |
| 2021 | $335.3M | 134.5K t |
| 2020 | $288.0M | 108.4K t |
| 2019 | $431.3M | 148.2K t |
| 2018 | $526.5M | 182.8K t |
| 2017 | $534.0M | 174.3K t |
Top degreased shorn wool exporting countries
New Zealand is the largest exporter with 52% of world exports, followed by the United Kingdom and Australia. The top three supply 73% between them, out of 70 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $167.0M | 53% |
| United Kingdom | $32.7M | 10% |
| Australia | $31.3M | 9.8% |
| Uruguay | $18.1M | 5.7% |
| Turkey | $11.9M | 3.7% |
| Germany | $7.4M | 2.3% |
| Mongolia | $6.9M | 2.2% |
| China | $6.7M | 2.1% |
| Belgium | $6.3M | 2% |
| Estonia | $4.2M | 1.3% |
| Russia | $2.9M | 0.9% |
| Spain | $2.5M | 0.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are China (22%), India (16%) and Lithuania (9%). 81 countries imported it, and the top three take 46% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $69.7M | 22% |
| India | $49.8M | 16% |
| Lithuania | $28.1M | 8.8% |
| United Kingdom | $25.4M | 8% |
| Thailand | $19.5M | 6.1% |
| Italy | $18.9M | 5.9% |
| Nepal | $11.5M | 3.6% |
| Germany | $10.8M | 3.4% |
| United States | $8.3M | 2.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $7.7M | 2.4% |
| Portugal | $6.2M | 2% |
| Poland | $5.4M | 1.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.51 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Australia averaged $8.54 per kg and Mongolia $0.84 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 Degreased shorn wool (HS 5101.21) 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 5101.21: Wool: (not carded or combed), degreased, (not carbonised), shorn. HS 5101 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most degreased shorn wool?
New Zealand exported $167.0 million in 2024, 52% of the world total, followed by the United Kingdom (10%) and Australia (10%). In all, 70 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most degreased shorn wool?
China imported $69.7 million in 2024, 22% of world imports, ahead of India (16%) and Lithuania (9%). The top three importers together take 46%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in degreased shorn wool?
It was worth $318.1 million in 2024, about 126.9 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 40% since 2017. The peak year was 2017 at $534.0 million. 70 countries reported exports and 81 reported imports.
What is the average price of degreased shorn wool per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.51 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Australia averaged $8.54 per kg and Mongolia $0.84 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 degreased shorn wool?
The HS code for degreased shorn wool is subheading 5101.21, 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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