Norway: Coarse Animal Hair Market 2025

Coarse Animal Hair Market Size in Norway

In 2022, after five years of growth, there was decline in the Norwegian coarse animal hair market, when its value decreased by less than 0.1% to $X. In general, the total consumption indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +73.9% against 2016 indices. Coarse animal hair consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Coarse Animal Hair Production in Norway

In value terms, coarse animal hair production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 39%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Coarse Animal Hair Exports

Exports from Norway

For the sixth consecutive year, Norway recorded decline in shipments abroad of coarse animal hair, which decreased by -3.7% to X kg in 2022. Overall, exports faced a dramatic descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 14,018%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, coarse animal hair exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a precipitous decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 7,406%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ireland (X kg) was the main destination for coarse animal hair exports from Norway, accounting for a 46% share of total exports. Moreover, coarse animal hair exports to Ireland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Sweden (X kg), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Ireland was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sweden (-41.3% per year) and Germany (-10.4% per year).

In value terms, Ireland ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for coarse animal hair exports from Norway, comprising 48% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Sweden ($X), with a 3.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Ireland was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sweden (-42.1% per year) and Germany (-54.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average coarse animal hair export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 69% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average export price increased by 188%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ireland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Sweden (-1.3%).

Coarse Animal Hair Imports

Imports into Norway

In 2022, the amount of coarse animal hair imported into Norway reduced dramatically to X kg, waning by -69.7% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 487%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X kg. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, coarse animal hair imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, posted a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 524% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Italy (X kg), Peru (X kg) and Latvia (X kg) were the main suppliers of coarse animal hair imports to Norway, with a combined 78% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +36.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Latvia ($X) and Peru ($X) appeared to be the largest coarse animal hair suppliers to Norway, with a combined 79% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Italy, with a CAGR of +78.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average coarse animal hair import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 367% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate buoyant growth. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+76.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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