5108 - WOOL, FINE OR COARSE ANIMAL - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of WOOL, FINE OR COARSE ANIMAL HAIR; HORSEHAIR YARN AND WOVEN FABRIC, Yarn of fine animal hair (carded or combed), not put up for retail sale is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 51.4% of imports (€109.2M), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (27.7%). With an HHI of 3574, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports WOOL, FINE OR COARSE ANIMAL HAIR; HORSEHAIR YARN AND WOVEN FABRIC, Yarn of fine animal hair (carded or combed), not put up for retail sale to 10 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇭🇰 Hong Kong SAR China remains the largest client (19.1%, €45.4M), followed by 🇭🇰 Hong Kong SAR China, 🇨🇳 China, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom.

Within the EU, 🇮🇹 Italy concentrates 80.7% of WOOL, FINE OR COARSE ANIMAL HAIR; HORSEHAIR YARN AND WOVEN FABRIC, Yarn of fine animal hair (carded or combed), not put up for retail sale imports, well ahead of 🇩🇪 Germany (6.9%). The top importing member states are 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇫🇷 France.

In 2025, imports were surging (16.7%) and exports stable (-2.2%) compared to the previous year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of WOOL, FINE OR COARSE ANIMAL HAIR; HORSEHAIR YARN AND WOVEN FABRIC, Yarn of fine animal hair (carded or combed), not put up for retail sale to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of WOOL, FINE OR COARSE ANIMAL HAIR; HORSEHAIR YARN AND WOVEN FABRIC, Yarn of fine animal hair (carded or combed), not put up for retail sale (NC8 5108) is 🇨🇳 China, accounting for 51.4% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for WOOL, FINE OR COARSE ANIMAL HAIR; HORSEHAIR YARN AND WOVEN FABRIC, Yarn of fine animal hair (carded or combed), not put up for retail sale?

The extra-EU trade balance for WOOL, FINE OR COARSE ANIMAL HAIR; HORSEHAIR YARN AND WOVEN FABRIC, Yarn of fine animal hair (carded or combed), not put up for retail sale (NC8 5108) is €25.3M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €212.2M, exports: €237.5M).

How much does the EU import of WOOL, FINE OR COARSE ANIMAL HAIR; HORSEHAIR YARN AND WOVEN FABRIC, Yarn of fine animal hair (carded or combed), not put up for retail sale?

The EU imported €212.2M of WOOL, FINE OR COARSE ANIMAL HAIR; HORSEHAIR YARN AND WOVEN FABRIC, Yarn of fine animal hair (carded or combed), not put up for retail sale (NC8 5108) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 2.5M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of WOOL, FINE OR COARSE ANIMAL HAIR; HORSEHAIR YARN AND WOVEN FABRIC, Yarn of fine animal hair (carded or combed), not put up for retail sale?

The weighted average import price of WOOL, FINE OR COARSE ANIMAL HAIR; HORSEHAIR YARN AND WOVEN FABRIC, Yarn of fine animal hair (carded or combed), not put up for retail sale (NC8 5108) is €85.61/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most WOOL, FINE OR COARSE ANIMAL HAIR; HORSEHAIR YARN AND WOVEN FABRIC, Yarn of fine animal hair (carded or combed), not put up for retail sale?

The leading EU member state importer of WOOL, FINE OR COARSE ANIMAL HAIR; HORSEHAIR YARN AND WOVEN FABRIC, Yarn of fine animal hair (carded or combed), not put up for retail sale (NC8 5108) is 🇮🇹 Italy, accounting for 80.7% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were surging (16.7%) and exports stable (-2.2%) compared to the previous year.

1	🇨🇳 China	€109.2M	51.4%	1.0M kg
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€58.7M	27.7%	356K kg
3	🇵🇪 Peru	€21.1M	9.9%	594K kg
4	🇿🇦 South Africa	€16.6M	7.8%	369K kg
5	🇯🇵 Japan	€2.5M	1.2%	19K kg
6	🇲🇳 Mongolia	€850K	0.4%	14K kg
7	🇧🇴 Bolivia	€469K	0.2%	14K kg
8	🇲🇺 Mauritius	€418K	0.2%	21K kg
9	🇭🇰 Hong Kong SAR China	€135K	0.1%	1K kg
10	🇮🇳 India	€71K	0.0%	4K kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇭🇰 Hong Kong SAR China	€45.4M	19.1%	438K kg
2	🇨🇳 China	€38.7M	16.3%	345K kg
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€31.0M	13.0%	547K kg
4	🇰🇷 South Korea	€26.7M	11.2%	189K kg
5	🇺🇸 United States	€11.9M	5.0%	114K kg
6	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€9.6M	4.1%	173K kg
7	🇹🇳 Tunisia	€3.9M	1.7%	89K kg
8	🇷🇺 Russia	€2.8M	1.2%	145K kg
9	🇺🇾 Uruguay	€433K	0.2%	1K kg
10	🇦🇺 Australia	€200K	0.1%	6K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€109.2M	1.0Mt	€104.83/kg	52.0%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€58.7M	356Kt	€164.82/kg	28.0%
3	🇵🇪 Peru	€21.1M	594Kt	€35.52/kg	10.0%
4	🇿🇦 South Africa	€16.6M	369Kt	€45.06/kg	7.9%
5	🇯🇵 Japan	€2.5M	19Kt	€131.74/kg	1.2%
6	🇲🇳 MN	€850K	14Kt	€60.95/kg	0.4%
7	🇧🇴 BO	€469K	14Kt	€33.21/kg	0.2%
8	🇲🇺 MU	€418K	21Kt	€20.33/kg	0.2%
9	🇭🇰 Hong Kong	€135K	1Kt	€110.62/kg	0.1%
10	🇮🇳 India	€71K	4Kt	€17.12/kg	0.0%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇭🇰 Hong Kong	€45.4M	438Kt	€103.47/kg	26.6%
2	🇨🇳 China	€38.7M	345Kt	€112.21/kg	22.7%
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€31.0M	547Kt	€56.67/kg	18.2%
4	🇰🇷 South Korea	€26.7M	189Kt	€141.43/kg	15.6%
5	🇺🇸 United States	€11.9M	114Kt	€105.03/kg	7.0%
6	🇹🇷 Turkey	€9.6M	173Kt	€55.54/kg	5.6%
7	🇹🇳 Tunisia	€3.9M	89Kt	€44.07/kg	2.3%
8	🇷🇺 Russia	€2.8M	145Kt	€19.43/kg	1.6%
9	🇺🇾 UY	€433K	1Kt	€315.48/kg	0.3%
10	🇦🇺 Australia	€200K	6Kt	€31.55/kg	0.1%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€109.2M	1.0Mt	€104.83/kg	52.0%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€58.7M	356Kt	€164.82/kg	28.0%
3	🇵🇪 Peru	€21.1M	594Kt	€35.52/kg	10.0%
4	🇿🇦 South Africa	€16.6M	369Kt	€45.06/kg	7.9%
5	🇯🇵 Japan	€2.5M	19Kt	€131.74/kg	1.2%
6	🇲🇳 MN	€850K	14Kt	€60.95/kg	0.4%
7	🇧🇴 BO	€469K	14Kt	€33.21/kg	0.2%
8	🇲🇺 MU	€418K	21Kt	€20.33/kg	0.2%
9	🇭🇰 Hong Kong	€135K	1Kt	€110.62/kg	0.1%
10	🇮🇳 India	€71K	4Kt	€17.12/kg	0.0%

EU External Trade - WOOL, FINE OR COARSE ANIMAL HAIR; HORSEHAIR YARN AND WOVEN FABRIC, Yarn of fine animal hair (carded or combed), not put up for retail sale

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