In 2023, global exports of fur clothing, including both real and synthetic fur items (excluding gloves), reached a total value of $2.11 billion. This figure marks a significant decrease of 65.2% from 2019, when the value of fur clothing exports was $6.1 billion. Year-on-year, the global market for fur clothing contracted by 17.9%, falling from $2.78 billion in 2022.

Exports of authentic fur garments, excluding gloves, represented $1.96 billion, making up 93.1% of the total value of global fur clothing trade. The remaining 6.9% was attributed to synthetic fur products, amounting to $145.8 million—an increase from $95.1 million in the previous year.

The five leading global exporters of all types of fur clothing in 2023 were Mainland China, Italy, France, Turkey, and Greece, contributing to 86% of the total fur clothing exports worldwide.

Mainland China dominated the fur clothing export market, accounting for almost 60% (59.3%) of global sales, encompassing both real and synthetic fur garments.

By region, Asia led in fur clothing exports, generating $1.46 billion, which accounted for 69.3% of global sales. Europe followed with 27.8% of total exports, while other regions such as North America, Oceania, Latin America, and Africa contributed much smaller shares, with North America at just 1.7% and Oceania at 0.8%.

For classification purposes, Harmonized Tariff System (HTS) code 4303 is used for real fur apparel excluding gloves, while HTS code 4304 covers synthetic fur garments.

Leading Exporters of Fur Clothing by Company (2023)

Here are the top exporters of fur clothing by company for 2023 in Tendata, with their respective export shares:

1. PAO Surgutneftegas – 16.26%, $3.38 billion

2. LITASCO Middle East DMCC – 12.53%, $2.60 billion

3. PAO Tatneft im V.D. Shashina – 7.53%, $1.56 billion

4. PAO Lukoil – 2.84%, $589 million

5. PAO NK Rosneft – 2.49%, $517 million

6. LITASCO SA – 1.38%, $287 million

7. PAO Corporation VSMPO AVISMA – 1.37%, $284 million

8. Empresas Aquachile S.A. – 1.02%, $212 million

9. Salmones Camanchaca S.A. – 0.95%, $198 million

10. Salmones MultiExport S.A. – 0.68%, $141 million

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Top Fur Clothing Exporters by Country

The following countries were the leading exporters of both real and artificial fur clothing in 2023:

1. Mainland China: $1.3 billion (59.3% of total fur clothing exports)

2. Italy: $291.7 million (13.8%)

3. France: $119.6 million (5.7%)

4. Turkey: $102.7 million (4.9%)

5. Greece: $50.1 million (2.4%)

6. Hong Kong: $36.7 million (1.7%)

7. Germany: $33 million (1.6%)

8. United States: $27.1 million (1.3%)

9. United Kingdom: $20.6 million (1%)

10. Australia: $16.1 million (0.8%)

11. Singapore: $14.8 million (0.7%)

12. India: $12.6 million (0.6%)

13. Spain: $9.5 million (0.5%)

14. United Arab Emirates: $9.1 million (0.4%)

15. Canada: $8.9 million (0.4%)

Together, these 15 countries contributed 95% of the total global export value of fur clothing (excluding gloves) in 2023.

Fastest-Growing Exporters

Among the leading exporters, Singapore posted the most remarkable growth in fur clothing exports, increasing by 313.4% since 2019. Other notable growths were seen in Australia (up 117.9%), United Arab Emirates (up 51.9%), and the United States (up 40.3%).

However, some countries experienced significant declines in their fur clothing export markets. The largest decreases were seen in Mainland China (down 74.7% from 2022), Hong Kong (down 73.5%), Greece (down 58.6%), and Spain (down 45.4%).

Top Exporters of Real Fur Clothing

The following countries led in the export of real fur clothing (excluding gloves) in 2023:

1. Mainland China: $1.1 billion (58.5% of real fur exports)

2. Italy: $281.5 million (14.3%)

3. France: $117.9 million (6%)

4. Turkey: $102.2 million (5.2%)

5. Greece: $50.1 million (2.5%)

6. Hong Kong: $36.2 million (1.8%)

7. Germany: $30.8 million (1.6%)

8. United States: $26.3 million (1.3%)

9. United Kingdom: $20.3 million (1%)

10. Australia: $16 million (0.8%)

11. Singapore: $14.5 million (0.7%)

12. India: $12.6 million (0.6%)

13. United Arab Emirates: $9 million (0.5%)

14. Spain: $8.9 million (0.5%)

15. Canada: $8.89 million (0.5%)

This group of countries accounted for 95.9% of all real fur clothing exports worldwide in 2023. The fastest-growing real fur exporters since 2019 include Singapore (up 306.8%), Australia (up 117.2%), United Arab Emirates (up 51.6%), and the United States (up 47.6%).

Top Exporters of Artificial Fur Apparel

For artificial fur clothing (excluding gloves), the following countries were the leading exporters:

1. Mainland China: $103.1 million (70.7% of all artificial fur exports)

2. Italy: $10.2 million (7%)

3. Netherlands: $8.1 million (5.6%)

4. Thailand: $3.7 million (2.5%)

5. Syria: $2.4 million (1.6%)

6. Germany: $2.15 million (1.5%)

7. Philippines: $2.08 million (1.4%)

8. France: $1.7 million (1.1%)

9. Armenia: $1.1 million (0.7%)

10. South Korea: $805,000 (0.6%)

11. United States: $797,000 (0.5%)

12. Poland: $756,000 (0.5%)

13. Belgium: $664,000 (0.5%)

14. Jordan: $637,000 (0.4%)

15. Spain: $623,000 (0.4%)

These 15 countries accounted for 95.2% of all artificial fur apparel exports in 2023. Notably, Philippines posted extraordinary growth of 103,900% in artificial fur exports since 2019, along with Jordan (up 153.8%), Mainland China (up 125.7%), and South Korea (up 75%).

Countries that saw declines in artificial fur export sales include Spain (down 65.1%), France (down 59%), Poland (down 58.6%), and the United States (down 46.3%).

Conclusion

In 2023, the global fur clothing export market experienced substantial declines, but key players such as Mainland China, Italy, and France remained dominant exporters. As synthetic fur items gained popularity, the overall share of real fur apparel continued to shrink. However, countries like Singapore and the United States showed significant growth, particularly in the artificial fur market. The fur clothing industry’s complex dynamics reveal shifting patterns in demand and trade, highlighting the evolving preferences and trade flows in the global marketplace.

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