Raw animal hair (other types) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of raw animal hair (other types) by the United Kingdom reached $2.5 million in 2024 (127 tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 78 countries. Value fell 12% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $7.6 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 | $2.5M | 127 t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 242 t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 238 t |
| 2021 | $6.8M | 412 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 375 t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 337 t |
| 2018 | $7.6M | 400 t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 326 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports raw animal hair (other types) from
Most of the value came from China (40%), South Africa (19%), Peru (18%). Among the main suppliers, Peru grew fastest (+738% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.0M | 40% |
| South Africa | $486K | 19% |
| Peru | $452K | 18% |
| Italy | $352K | 14% |
| Turkey | $102K | 4% |
| Germany | $64K | 2.5% |
| Australia | $47K | 1.8% |
| Switzerland | $10K | 0.4% |
| Canada | $8K | 0.3% |
| Mexico | $5K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.02 per kg, close to the world average of $23.18.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Raw animal hair (other types) exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of raw animal hair (other types) by the United Kingdom reached $1.5 million in 2024 (77 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Italy (37%), China (14%), Belgium (12%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $557K | 37% |
| China | $211K | 14% |
| Belgium | $175K | 12% |
| Ireland | $100K | 6.6% |
| United States | $73K | 4.8% |
| Netherlands | $66K | 4.3% |
| France | $61K | 4% |
| Portugal | $49K | 3.2% |
| Mauritius | $40K | 2.6% |
| South Korea | $31K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom raw animal hair (other types) imports (HS 5102.19): 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 5102.19: Hair: fine animal hair, not carded or combed, other than of kashmir (cashmere) goats.
Common questions
What is the value of raw animal hair (other types) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported raw animal hair (other types) worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 127 tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 78 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply raw animal hair (other types) to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by South Africa (19%) and Peru (18%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Peru grew fastest among the top ten, up 738% on the year.
What is the average import price of raw animal hair (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.02 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $23.18 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of raw animal hair (other types) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, a fall of 20%. The peak was 2018 at $7.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export raw animal hair (other types)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, China and Belgium. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $1.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for raw animal hair (other types)?
The HS code for raw animal hair (other types) is subheading 5102.19. 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 5102 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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