🇺🇸 United States imports of animal hair yarn: 2024 trade data
Imports of animal hair yarn by the United States reached $12.7 million in 2024 (241 tonnes). It ranks 10th of 116 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 50% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $25.2 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of animal hair yarn by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12.7M | 241 t |
| 2023 | $25.2M | 371 t |
| 2022 | $15.6M | 254 t |
| 2021 | $14.2M | 175 t |
| 2020 | $12.9M | 136 t |
| 2019 | $7.1M | 103 t |
| 2018 | $8.2M | 132 t |
| 2017 | $9.0M | 120 t |
Where the United States imports animal hair yarn from
Most of the value came from Peru (41%), Italy (26%), China (14%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇵🇪 Peru | $5.2M | 41% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $3.3M | 26% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $1.8M | 14% |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | $1.5M | 12% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $338K | 2.7% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $104K | 0.8% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $98K | 0.8% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $65K | 0.5% |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $63K | 0.5% |
| 🇧🇬 Bulgaria | $61K | 0.5% |
Types of animal hair yarn under HS 5108
| 5108.20 | Yarn: of fine animal hair, combed, not put up for retail sale | 61% |
| 5108.10 | Yarn: of fine animal hair, carded, not put up for retail sale | 39% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5108.
Average import price of animal hair yarn
The average declared value was about $52.69 per kg, 35% below the world average of $80.47, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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: Yarn of fine animal hair (carded or combed), not put up for retail sale.
Animal hair yarn trade in the United States: questions
What is the value of animal hair yarn imported by the United States?
The United States imported animal hair yarn worth $12.7 million in 2024 (241 tonnes).
Where does the United States import animal hair yarn from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Peru (41%), Italy (26%), China (14%).
What is the average import price of animal hair yarn in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $52.69 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $80.47 per kg.
What is the HS code for animal hair yarn?
Animal hair yarn falls under HS heading 5108 (Yarn of fine animal hair (carded or combed), not put up for retail sale). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading animal hair yarn with the United States?
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