Fur in data: global overview
Which countries trade the most in fur?
In 2023, raw furskins (HS4301) saw imports worth USD 1.024 billion and exports at USD 879 million, with Cambodia as the top importer (USD 346M) and Finland the leading exporter (USD 329M).
The most valuable segment was furskin apparel (HS4303), with imports of USD 1.393 billion and exports of USD 1.964 billion, dominated by China as the top exporter (USD 1.148B) and Russia as the main importer (USD 515M).
The global fur trade remains of very small importance in international trade.
In 2023, raw furskins (HS4301) saw imports worth USD 1.024 billion and exports at USD 879 million, with Cambodia as the top importer (USD 346M) and Finland the leading exporter (USD 329M).
Tanned furskins (HS4302) had slightly higher trade values, with imports totaling USD 1.145 billion and exports at USD 1.111 billion; China led in imports (USD 689M), while Cambodia topped exports (USD 354M).
The most valuable segment was furskin apparel (HS4303), with imports of USD 1.393 billion and exports of USD 1.964 billion, dominated by China as the top exporter (USD 1.148B) and Russia as the main importer (USD 515M). Despite its high product value, the fur trade's overall contribution to global trade remains minimal.
Raw Furskins HS4301 (Harmonized System)
Total Imports
USD 1.024B
Total Exports
USD 879M
Share of World Trade
<0.004%
Top Importer
Cambodia USD 346M (2023)
Top Exporter
Finland USD 329M (2023)
Tanned Furskins
HS4302 (Harmonized System)
Total Imports
USD 1.145B
Total Exports
USD 1.111B
Share of World Trade
<0.005%
Top Importer
China USD 689M (2023)
Top Exporter
Cambodia USD 354M (2023)
Furskin Apparel
HS 4303 (Harmonized System)
Total Imports
USD 1.393B (2023)
Total Exports
USD 1.964B (2023)
Share of World Trade
0.007%
Top Importer
Russian Federation USD 515M (2023)
Top Exporter
China USD 1.148B (2023)