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Republic of Korea fur trade overview
The Republic of Korea is a major importer of furskins, especially of furskin apparel, while exports have remained negligible. In 2024, imports of raw furskins were recorded at USD 14.6M, although trends reveal a significant decline over the past decade.
Imports of tanned furskins were recorded at USD 30.8M in 2024, with Thailand the top exporter (USD 12.5M). Imports of tanned furskins also show a downward trend in recent years.
At USD 78.1M in 2024, imports of furskin apparel represent a considerable market, with China (USD 34.3M) and Italy (USD 28.9M) being the top exporters of furskin apparel.
Republic of Korea Trade in Raw Furskins (HS4301)
Total Imports: USD 14.6M (2024)
Total Exports: N/A
Top Importer: N/A
Top Exporter: Finland USD 7.96M (2024)
Line chart showing Republic of Korea’s imports and exports of raw furskins from 2015 to 2024. Imports were a high of USD 124,195,000 in 2015, down to USD 14,627,000 in 2024. Exports remained negligible.
Treemap showing exporters of raw furskins to Republic of Korea. The largest exporter is Finland at USD 7,955,000.
Republic of Korea Trade in Tanned Furskins (HS4302)
Total Imports: USD 30.8M (2024)
Total Exports: USD 0.6M (2024)
Top Importer: Hong Kong USD 0.2M (2024)
Top Exporter: Thailand USD 12.5M (2024)
Line chart showing Republic of Korea’s imports and exports of tanned furskins from 2015 to 2024. Imports were USD 57,419,000 in 2015 and USD 30,799,000 in 2024. Exports were USD 2,680,000 in 2015 and USD 608,000 in 2024.
Treemap showing exporters of tanned furskins to Republic of Korea in 2024. Thailand is the largest exporter at USD 12,519,000.
Treemap showing importers of tanned furskins from Republic of Korea in 2024. The largest importer is Hong Kong at USD 221,000.
Republic of Korea Trade in Furskin Apparel (HS4303)
Total Imports: USD 78.1M (2024)
Total Exports: USD 7.8M (2024)
Top Importer: Hong Kong USD 2M (2024)
Top Exporter: China USD 34.3M (2024)
Line chart showing Republic of Korea’s imports and exports of furskin apparel from 2015 to 2024. Imports were USD 96,390,000 in 2015 and USD 78,141,000 in 2024. Exports were USD 12,420,000 in 2015 and USD 7,777,000 in 2024.
Treemap showing exporters of furskin apparel to Republic of Korea. China is the largest exporter at USD 34,270,000.
Treemap showing importers of furskin apparel from Republic of Korea in 2024. Hong Kong is the largest importer at USD 2,030,000.