Global fur trade overview
Which countries trade the most in fur?
In 2024, raw furskins (HS4301) saw imports worth USD 1.07 billion and exports at USD 949.3 million, with Cambodia as the top importer (USD 421.4M) and Finland the leading exporter (USD 329.6M).
Furskin apparel (HS4303) saw imports of USD 948.8 million and exports of USD 1.249 billion, dominated by China as the top exporter (USD 486.9M) and Russia as the main importer (USD 148.4M).
The global fur trade remains of very small importance in international trade.
In 2024, raw furskins (HS4301) saw imports worth USD 1.07 billion and exports at USD 949.3 million, with Cambodia as the top importer (USD 421.4M) and Finland the leading exporter (USD 329.6M).
Tanned furskins (HS4302) had slightly higher trade values, with imports totaling USD 1.156 billion and exports at USD 1.129 billion; China led in imports (USD 721.1M), while Cambodia topped exports (USD 415.1M).
Furskin apparel (HS4303) saw imports of USD 948.8 million and exports of USD 1.249 billion, dominated by China as the top exporter (USD 486.9M) and Russia as the main importer (USD 148.4M). Despite its high product value, the fur trade's overall contribution to global trade remains minimal.
Global Trade in Raw Furskins (HS4301)
Total Imports: USD 1.07B (2024)
Total Exports: USD 949.3M (2024)
Share of World Trade: 0.004%
Top Importer: Cambodia USD 421.4M (2024)
Top Exporter: Finland USD 329.6M (2024)
Line chart showing decline in global imports and exports of raw furskins from 2015-2024. Global imports were a high of USD 4,031,477,000 in 2015, down to USD 1,070,426,000 in 2024. Global exports were a high of USD 4,962,281,000 in 2015, down to USD 949,323,000 in 2024.
Treemap showing importers of raw furskins in 2024. Globally, Cambodia and Thailand are the largest importers of raw furskin in 2024. Cambodia imported USD 421,359,000 while Thailand imported USD 292,580,000.
Treemap showing exporters of raw furskins in 2024. Globally, Finland and Denmark are the largest exporters of raw furskin in 2024. Finland exported USD 329,619,000 while Denmark exported USD 308,026,000.
Global Trade in Tanned Furskins (HS4302)
Total Imports: USD 1.156B (2024)
Total Exports: USD 1.129B (2024)
Share of World Trade: <0.005%
Top Importer: China USD 721.2M (2024)
Top Exporter: Cambodia USD 415.1M (2024)
Line chart showing global imports and exports of tanned furskins from 2015-2024. In 2024, imports were USD 1,155,693,000 while exports were USD 1,129,213,000.
Treemap showing importers of tanned furskins in 2024. Globally, China is the largest importer of tanned furskins in 2024 at USD 721,161,000.
Treemap showing exporters of tanned furskins in 2024. Globally, Cambodia is the largest exporter of tanned furskins in 2024 at USD 415,139,000.
Global Trade in Furskin Apparel (HS4303)
Total Imports: USD 948.8M (2024)
Total Exports: USD 1.249B (2024)
Share of World Trade: <0.005%
Top Importer: Russian Federation USD 148.4M (2024)
Top Exporter: China USD 486.9M (2024)
Line chart showing decline in global imports and exports of furskin apparel from 2015-2024. Imports were a high of USD 3,502,846,000 in 2015, down to USD 948,756,000 in 2024. Exports were a high of USD 4,077,373,000 in 2015, down to USD 1,248,711,000 in 2024.
Treemap showing importers of furskin apparel in 2024. Globally, the Russian Federation is the largest importer of furskin apparel in 2024 at USD 148,410,000.
Treemap showing exporters of furskin apparel in 2024. Globally, China is the largest exporter of furskin apparel in 2024 at USD 486,892,000.