Carded animal hair yarn imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $5.0 million of carded animal hair yarn in 2024 (40 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 55% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $10.9 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 | $5.0M | 41 t |
| 2023 | $10.9M | 95 t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 35 t |
| 2021 | $8.6M | 62 t |
| 2020 | $6.8M | 56 t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 33 t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 62 t |
| 2017 | $6.3M | 49 t |
Where the United States imports carded animal hair yarn from
Italy alone supplied 64% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $3.2M | 65% |
| China | $1.2M | 24% |
| United Kingdom | $332K | 6.7% |
| Netherlands | $104K | 2.1% |
| Hong Kong | $50K | 1% |
| Germany | $44K | 0.9% |
| South Africa | $26K | 0.5% |
| Peru | $11K | 0.2% |
| Bolivia | $5K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $122.22 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States 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 States?
The United States imported carded animal hair yarn worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 40 tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 99 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 55% on 2023.
Which countries supply carded animal hair yarn to the United States?
Italy was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by China (24%) and the United Kingdom (7%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Peru grew fastest among the top ten, up 122% on the year.
What is the average import price of carded animal hair yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $122.22 per kg in 2024, 21% above the world average of $101.36 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of carded animal hair yarn to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.3 million in 2017 to $5.0 million in 2024, a fall of 21%. The peak was 2023 at $10.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.5 million a 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.
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