Updated Jan 9, 2023 19:48

Horsehair Imports in the United Kingdom

Imports
In , imports of horsehair into the UK was estimated at tons, almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, showed a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of % against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of tons. From 2011 to , the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, horsehair imports stood at $ in . Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a pronounced contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in when imports increased by %. Imports peaked at $ in 2011; however, from 2012 to , imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.


Imports by Country
In , China ( tons) constituted the largest supplier of horsehair to the UK, with a % share of total imports. Moreover, horsehair imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Africa ( tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Sweden ( tons), with a % share.

From 2007 to , the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to -%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (+% per year) and Sweden (+% per year).

In value terms, China ($) constituted the largest supplier of horsehair to the UK, comprising % of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Africa ($), with a % share of total imports. It was followed by Mongolia, with a % share.

From 2007 to , the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to -%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (+% per year) and Mongolia (-% per year).


Import Prices by Country
The average horsehair import price stood at $ per ton in , approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed tangible growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in when the average import price increased by %. The import price peaked at $ per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to , import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mongolia ($ per ton), while the price for Sweden ($ per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to , the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.