Degreased shorn wool exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of degreased shorn wool by the United Kingdom reached $32.7 million in 2024 (13.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 70 countries. That is 4% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $49.0 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $32.7M | 13.1K t |
| 2023 | $34.2M | 13.8K t |
| 2022 | $30.1M | 12.7K t |
| 2021 | $34.5M | 13.3K t |
| 2020 | $27.0M | 11.1K t |
| 2019 | $38.9M | 14.8K t |
| 2018 | $42.5M | 16.9K t |
| 2017 | $49.0M | 18.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports degreased shorn wool to
Most of it went to Lithuania (21%), China (17%), India (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Denmark grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lithuania | $6.9M | 21% |
| China | $5.7M | 17% |
| India | $4.9M | 15% |
| Poland | $3.0M | 9.3% |
| Italy | $1.9M | 5.9% |
| Thailand | $1.8M | 5.6% |
| Egypt | $1.3M | 4% |
| Portugal | $1.0M | 3.1% |
| Denmark | $853K | 2.6% |
| Belgium | $787K | 2.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.49 per kg, close to the world average of $2.51.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Degreased shorn wool imports to the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported degreased shorn wool worth $25.4 million (12.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 81 countries. New Zealand alone supplied 57% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $14.6M | 57% |
| Australia | $3.3M | 13% |
| China | $2.3M | 9.2% |
| Turkey | $1.9M | 7.4% |
| Syria | $851K | 3.3% |
| Uruguay | $442K | 1.7% |
| Pakistan | $425K | 1.7% |
| Libya | $402K | 1.6% |
| Spain | $315K | 1.2% |
| Belgium | $221K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom degreased shorn wool exports (HS 5101.21): 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 5101.21: Wool: (not carded or combed), degreased, (not carbonised), shorn.
Common questions
What is the value of degreased shorn wool exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported degreased shorn wool worth $32.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 70 countries worldwide, with 10% of world exports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy degreased shorn wool from the United Kingdom?
Lithuania was the largest buyer with 21% of the value ($6.9 million), followed by China (17%) and India (15%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 37 buyer countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 18% on the year.
What is the average export price of degreased shorn wool per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.49 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.51 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of degreased shorn wool from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $49.0 million in 2017 to $32.7 million in 2024, a fall of 33%. The peak was 2017 at $49.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $36.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import degreased shorn wool?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $25.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from New Zealand, Australia and China. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $7.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for degreased shorn wool?
The HS code for degreased shorn wool is subheading 5101.21. 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 5101 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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