In 2023, China continued to dominate the global import of greasy shorn wool, accounting for a significant portion of the total import value. Despite some volatility, China's imports rose by 2.41% year-on-year. Conversely, European countries like Italy and the Czech Republic experienced declines of 1% and 2.1% respectively. Notably, Kazakhstan showed substantial growth, increasing by 137.55%, albeit from a smaller base. South Africa and Bulgaria saw positive increments of 6.47% and 4.73% respectively, while countries like Norway and Belarus faced steep declines.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts in demand within emerging economies, technological advancements in textile manufacturing, and evolving trade policies that may impact global trade patterns for greasy shorn wool.
Top countries in Import of Greasy Shorn Wool by Country
| # | 10 Countries | US Dollars | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 3,316,900,000 | 2023 | +2.99% | +2.41% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 223,740,000 | 2023 | +0.71% | -1% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 219,730,000 | 2023 | +2.06% | -2.1% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Uruguay | 68,943,000 | 2023 | +2.54% | +1.19% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Egypt | 68,643,000 | 2023 | +4.76% | +2.35% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Bulgaria | 42,961,000 | 2023 | +5.11% | +4.73% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Malaysia | 28,670,000 | 2023 | +3.03% | +4.03% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Kingdom | 24,943,000 | 2023 | +0.44% | -1.04% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 12,274,000 | 2023 | +0.45% | -1.01% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Mauritius | 10,654,000 | 2023 | +6.46% | +2.97% | View data |