Raw cashmere hair trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in raw cashmere hair was worth $113.7 million in 2024, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 78% since 2017, and down 73% 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 | $113.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $417.1M | 10.4K t |
| 2022 | $471.6M | 11.4K t |
| 2021 | $655.6M | 13.5K t |
| 2020 | $434.5M | 11.3K t |
| 2019 | $678.9M | 11.8K t |
| 2018 | $640.2M | 13.2K t |
| 2017 | $525.8M | 11.3K t |
Top raw cashmere hair exporting countries
Exports are led by Mongolia (54%), China (27%) and Italy (10%). 38 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 91%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mongolia | $61.9M | 54% |
| China | $31.0M | 27% |
| Italy | $11.1M | 9.7% |
| France | $2.1M | 1.9% |
| Afghanistan | $1.8M | 1.6% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $1.5M | 1.4% |
| Australia | $863K | 0.8% |
| South Africa | $441K | 0.4% |
| Iran | $379K | 0.3% |
| Taiwan | $283K | 0.3% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $268K | 0.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Italy is the biggest buyer with 53% of world imports, ahead of the United Kingdom and France. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 76% across 62 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $60.7M | 53% |
| United Kingdom | $17.3M | 15% |
| France | $8.2M | 7.2% |
| Turkey | $4.2M | 3.7% |
| India | $4.0M | 3.6% |
| Germany | $3.4M | 3% |
| Tunisia | $3.2M | 2.8% |
| Egypt | $2.3M | 2% |
| South Korea | $2.2M | 2% |
| Poland | $1.7M | 1.5% |
| Japan | $1.6M | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | $1.1M | 1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $81.84 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $138.06 per kg and Australia $17.02 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 5102.11: Hair: fine animal hair, not carded or combed, of kashmir (cashmere) goats. HS 5102 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most raw cashmere hair?
Mongolia exported $61.9 million in 2024, 54% of the world total, followed by China (27%) and Italy (10%). In all, 38 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most raw cashmere hair?
Italy imported $60.7 million in 2024, 53% of world imports, ahead of the United Kingdom (15%) and France (7%). The top three importers together take 76%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in raw cashmere hair?
It was worth $113.7 million in 2024, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 78% since 2017. The peak year was 2019 at $678.9 million. 38 countries reported exports and 62 reported imports.
What is the average price of raw cashmere hair per kg?
The world average declared value was about $81.84 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $138.06 per kg and Australia $17.02 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 raw cashmere hair?
The HS code for raw cashmere hair is subheading 5102.11, 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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