Raw greasy shorn wool trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in raw greasy shorn wool was worth $2.28 billion in 2024, about 409.9 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 31% since 2017, and down 5% 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 | $2.28B | 409.9K t |
| 2023 | $2.40B | 397.4K t |
| 2022 | $2.57B | 379.6K t |
| 2021 | $2.73B | 407.9K t |
| 2020 | $1.85B | 312.9K t |
| 2019 | $2.92B | 391.7K t |
| 2018 | $3.75B | 471.6K t |
| 2017 | $3.31B | 469.5K t |
Top raw greasy shorn wool exporting countries
Exports are led by Australia (74%), South Africa (12%) and New Zealand (5%). 76 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 92%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $1.69B | 74% |
| South Africa | $280.2M | 12% |
| New Zealand | $116.8M | 5.1% |
| Uruguay | $48.1M | 2.1% |
| Argentina | $24.8M | 1.1% |
| Lesotho | $23.6M | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $12.9M | 0.6% |
| Chile | $11.4M | 0.5% |
| France | $11.1M | 0.5% |
| Brazil | $9.8M | 0.4% |
| United States | $7.7M | 0.3% |
| Falkland Isds (Malvinas) | $6.6M | 0.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 83% of world imports, ahead of India and Italy. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 92% across 75 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.90B | 83% |
| India | $96.8M | 4.3% |
| Italy | $90.1M | 4% |
| Czech Republic | $80.3M | 3.5% |
| Germany | $32.3M | 1.4% |
| Bulgaria | $21.4M | 0.9% |
| Egypt | $16.0M | 0.7% |
| Uruguay | $14.3M | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $8.9M | 0.4% |
| Mauritius | $5.1M | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $1.7M | 0.1% |
| Australia | $1.6M | 0.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $5.55 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Lesotho averaged $7.79 per kg and the United Kingdom $2.04 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 5101.11: Wool: (not carded or combed), greasy (including fleece-washed wool), shorn. HS 5101 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most raw greasy shorn wool?
Australia exported $1.69 billion in 2024, 74% of the world total, followed by South Africa (12%) and New Zealand (5%). In all, 76 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most raw greasy shorn wool?
China imported $1.90 billion in 2024, 83% of world imports, ahead of India (4%) and Italy (4%). The top three importers together take 92%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in raw greasy shorn wool?
It was worth $2.28 billion in 2024, about 409.9 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 31% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $3.75 billion. 76 countries reported exports and 75 reported imports.
What is the average price of raw greasy shorn wool per kg?
The world average declared value was about $5.55 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Lesotho averaged $7.79 per kg and the United Kingdom $2.04 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 greasy shorn wool?
The HS code for raw greasy shorn wool is subheading 5101.11, 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 5101 page.
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