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European Union fur trade overview
Despite growing public opposition and widespread calls to end fur farming, the European Union remains heavily involved in the global fur trade.
In 2024, EU countries exported USD 764.7 million in raw furskins and more than USD 500 million in fur clothing, much of it produced and processed within the bloc. Finland remains a major exporter of raw pelts, while Italy dominates exports of finished fur garments. The EU also imported hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of fur products, with France and Italy leading in luxury consumption.
These figures stand in stark contrast to rising public demand for a fur-free future, as demonstrated by the Fur Free Europe citizens’ initiative.
EU Trade in Raw Furskins (HS4301)
Total EU Imports: USD 255.8M (2024)
Total EU Exports: USD 764.7M (2024)
Top EU Importer: Finland USD 198M (2024)
Top EU Exporter: Finland USD 329.6M (2024)
Line chart showing decline in EU imports and exports of raw furskins from 2015-2024. EU imports were a high of USD 1,132,886,000 in 2015, down to USD 255,806,000 in 2024. EU exports were a high of USD 3,025,169,000 in 2015, down to USD 764,717,000 in 2024.
Treemap showing EU importers of raw furskins in 2024. In the EU, Finland is the largest importer of raw furskins in 2024 at USD 198,061,000.
Treemap showing EU exporters of raw furskins in 2024. In the EU, Finland and Denmark are the largest exporters of raw furskins in 2024. Finland exported USD 329,619,000 while Denmark exported USD 308,026,000.
EU Trade in Tanned Furskins (HS4302)
Total EU Imports: USD 204.5M (2024)
Total EU Exports: USD 228.7M (2024)
Top EU Importer: Italy USD 73M (2024)
Top EU Exporter: Italy USD 50M (2024)
Line chart showing decline in EU imports and exports of tanned furskins from 2015-2024. EU imports were a high of USD 366,734,000 in 2015, down to USD 204,542,000 in 2024. EU exports were a high of USD 507,393,000 in 2015, down to USD 228,651,000 in 2024.
Treemap showing EU importers of tanned furskins in 2024. In the EU, Italy is the largest importer of tanned furskins in 2024 at USD 73,012,000.
Treemap showing EU exporters of tanned furskins in 2024. In the EU, Italy and Spain are the largest exporters of tanned furskins in 2024. Italy exported USD 50,115,000 while Spain exported USD 46,292,000.
EU Trade in Furskin Apparel (HS4303)
Total EU Imports: USD 269.3M (2024)
Total EU Exports: USD 502.4M (2024)
Top EU Importer: France USD 84M (2024)
Top EU Exporter: Italy USD 257.2M (2024)
Line chart showing decline in EU imports and exports of furskin apparel from 2015-2024. EU imports were a high of USD 430,691,000 in 2015, down to USD 269,299,000 in 2024. EU exports were a high of USD 753,045,000 in 2015, down to USD 502,444,000 in 2024.
Treemap showing EU importers of furskin apparel in 2024. In the EU, France and Italy are the largest importers of furskin apparel in 2024. France imported USD 83,987,000 while Italy imported USD 65,462,000.
Treemap showing EU exporters of furskin apparel in 2024. In the EU, Italy and France are the largest exporters of furskin apparel in 2024. Italy exported USD 257,239,000 while France exported USD 126,229,000.