Combed animal hair yarn imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of combed animal hair yarn by the United Kingdom reached $3.1 million in 2024 (66 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 62% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $8.3 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 | $3.1M | 66 t |
| 2023 | $8.3M | 103 t |
| 2022 | $6.4M | 142 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 89 t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 38 t |
| 2019 | $5.2M | 63 t |
| 2018 | $6.8M | 96 t |
| 2017 | $6.8M | 106 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports combed animal hair yarn from
Italy alone supplied 58% of it. Among the main suppliers, Peru grew fastest (+78% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.8M | 58% |
| Peru | $537K | 17% |
| South Africa | $475K | 15% |
| Bulgaria | $127K | 4% |
| Germany | $54K | 1.7% |
| Ireland | $31K | 1% |
| Denmark | $28K | 0.9% |
| Australia | $18K | 0.6% |
| China | $13K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $13K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $47.32 per kg, close to the world average of $58.00.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Combed animal hair yarn exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $940 thousand of combed animal hair yarn in 2024 (8 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Hong Kong alone took 67% of it. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+283% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $629K | 67% |
| China | $100K | 11% |
| Ireland | $100K | 11% |
| Italy | $85K | 9.1% |
| Finland | $10K | 1% |
| United States | $5K | 0.6% |
| Sweden | $4K | 0.5% |
| Norway | $2K | 0.2% |
| Canada | $1K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom combed animal hair yarn imports (HS 5108.20): 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 5108.20: Yarn: of fine animal hair, combed, not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of combed animal hair yarn imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported combed animal hair yarn worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 66 tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 98 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 62% on 2023.
Which countries supply combed animal hair yarn to the United Kingdom?
Italy was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Peru (17%) and South Africa (15%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 770% on the year.
What is the average import price of combed animal hair yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $47.32 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $58.00 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of combed animal hair yarn to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.8 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, a fall of 54%. The peak was 2023 at $8.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export combed animal hair yarn?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $940 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hong Kong, China and Ireland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for combed animal hair yarn?
The HS code for combed animal hair yarn is subheading 5108.20. 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?
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