Carded animal hair yarn imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of carded animal hair yarn by the United Kingdom reached $10.0 million in 2024 (82 tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 99 countries. That is 55% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $25.4 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10.0M | 82 t |
| 2023 | $22.4M | 133 t |
| 2022 | $25.4M | 175 t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 27 t |
| 2020 | $13.0M | 81 t |
| 2019 | $8.3M | 66 t |
| 2018 | $5.4M | 34 t |
| 2017 | $6.3M | 55 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports carded animal hair yarn from
Italy alone supplied 95% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $9.5M | 95% |
| China | $476K | 4.7% |
| United States | $12K | 0.1% |
| Denmark | $7K | 0.1% |
| Peru | $4K | 0% |
| Spain | $2K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Mauritius | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $122.67 per kg, 21% above the world average of $101.36. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Carded animal hair yarn exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of carded animal hair yarn by the United Kingdom reached $19.4 million in 2024 (110 tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 65 countries. One buyer market dominates: Italy accounted for 71% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Hong Kong grew fastest (+122% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $13.8M | 71% |
| South Korea | $1.7M | 8.7% |
| China | $1.4M | 7.1% |
| Hong Kong | $1.1M | 5.6% |
| Mauritius | $494K | 2.6% |
| United States | $332K | 1.7% |
| France | $279K | 1.4% |
| Vietnam | $39K | 0.2% |
| Madagascar | $39K | 0.2% |
| Japan | $35K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom carded animal hair yarn imports (HS 5108.10): 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 5108.10: Yarn: of fine animal hair, carded, not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of carded animal hair yarn imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported carded animal hair yarn worth $10.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 82 tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 99 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 55% on 2023.
Which countries supply carded animal hair yarn to the United Kingdom?
Italy was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($9.5 million), followed by China (5%) and the United States (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Mauritius grew fastest among the top ten, up 378% on the year.
What is the average import price of carded animal hair yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $122.67 per kg in 2024, 21% above the world average of $101.36 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of carded animal hair yarn to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.3 million in 2017 to $10.0 million in 2024, an increase of 60%. The peak was 2022 at $25.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export carded animal hair yarn?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $19.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, South Korea and China. That compares with imports of $10.0 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for carded animal hair yarn?
The HS code for carded animal hair yarn is subheading 5108.10. It sits in HS chapter 51 (wool, fine or coarse animal hair; horsehair yarn and woven fabric). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5108 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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