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Major retailer Shein to go fur free

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EU Call for Evidence launched on 'Fur Free Europe'

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Switzerland to BAN the sale of 'cruel' fur products

NEWS Major retailer Shein to go fur free NEWS EU Call for Evidence launched on 'Fur Free Europe' NEWS Switzerland to BAN the sale of 'cruel' fur products

Key takeaways:

  • China’s fur production down ~60% year-on-year

  • Biggest importer of furskin apparel: Russia, USD 515M (2023)

  • Biggest exporter of furskin apparel: China, USD 1.148B (2023)

  • Share of world trade (fur clothing): 0.007%

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We are Facts About Fur, a dedicated project by Respect for Animals, a UK-based organisation campaigning for a fur-free future. Our team includes researchers, campaigners, and policy experts who work to uncover and communicate the truth about the fur trade using reliable data, official records, and independent research.

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