Raw animal hair (other types) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in raw animal hair (other types) was worth $210.7 million in 2024, about 9.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 244% since 2017, and up 157% 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 | $210.7M | 9.1K t |
| 2023 | $82.0M | 5.6K t |
| 2022 | $87.3M | 6.9K t |
| 2021 | $78.0M | 5.5K t |
| 2020 | $45.1M | 4.9K t |
| 2019 | $63.0M | 5.3K t |
| 2018 | $79.2M | 6.3K t |
| 2017 | $61.2M | 5.9K t |
Top raw animal hair (other types) exporting countries
Mongolia is the largest exporter with 65% of world exports, followed by Peru and China. The top three supply 77% between them, out of 55 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mongolia | $136.5M | 65% |
| Peru | $14.2M | 6.7% |
| China | $11.2M | 5.3% |
| Belgium | $8.5M | 4.1% |
| Lesotho | $8.2M | 3.9% |
| Portugal | $4.5M | 2.1% |
| South Africa | $3.2M | 1.5% |
| United States | $2.8M | 1.3% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $2.4M | 1.2% |
| Czech Republic | $2.4M | 1.1% |
| Bolivia | $2.4M | 1.1% |
| Spain | $2.4M | 1.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are China (71%), Italy (6%) and South Africa (6%). 78 countries imported it, and the top three take 83% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $148.8M | 71% |
| Italy | $13.4M | 6.3% |
| South Africa | $11.9M | 5.6% |
| United States | $11.0M | 5.2% |
| Bolivia | $6.1M | 2.9% |
| Germany | $2.7M | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $2.5M | 1.2% |
| Australia | $1.6M | 0.8% |
| India | $1.3M | 0.6% |
| South Korea | $1.2M | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $1.1M | 0.5% |
| Romania | $952K | 0.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $23.18 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Belgium averaged $62.55 per kg and the United States $12.17 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 5102.19: Hair: fine animal hair, not carded or combed, other than of kashmir (cashmere) goats. HS 5102 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most raw animal hair (other types)?
Mongolia exported $136.5 million in 2024, 65% of the world total, followed by Peru (7%) and China (5%). In all, 55 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most raw animal hair (other types)?
China imported $148.8 million in 2024, 71% of world imports, ahead of Italy (6%) and South Africa (6%). The top three importers together take 83%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in raw animal hair (other types)?
It was worth $210.7 million in 2024, about 9.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 244% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 55 countries reported exports and 78 reported imports.
What is the average price of raw animal hair (other types) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $23.18 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Belgium averaged $62.55 per kg and the United States $12.17 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 raw animal hair (other types)?
The HS code for raw animal hair (other types) is subheading 5102.19, 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 5102 page.
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