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U.S.: Horsehair Market 2022

Horsehair Market Size in the U.S.

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the U.S. horsehair market, when its value decreased by -X% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a perceptible increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

Horsehair Production in the U.S.

In value terms, horsehair production fell modestly to $X in 2021. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Horsehair Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of horsehair, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, horsehair exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a strong increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

South Africa (X tons) was the main destination for horsehair exports from the United States, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, horsehair exports to South Africa exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Canada (X tons), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to South Africa was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (+X% per year) and the UK (-X% per year).

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the key foreign market for horsehair exports from the United States, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to South Africa stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+X% per year) and Canada (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average horsehair export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted a buoyant expansion. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to South Africa (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Horsehair Imports

Imports into the U.S.

Horsehair imports into the United States surged to X tons in 2021, increasing by X% on 2020 figures. In general, imports posted buoyant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, horsehair imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate buoyant growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Peru (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of horsehair imports to the United States, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Peru (with a CAGR of +X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Portugal ($X), Belgium ($X) and Peru ($X) constituted the largest horsehair suppliers to the United States, with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Peru, with a CAGR of +X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2021, the average horsehair import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Canada ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (+X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The country with the largest volume of horsehair consumption was China, accounting for 50% of total volume. Moreover, horsehair consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Italy, sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Kazakhstan, with a 5.7% share.
The countries with the highest volumes of horsehair production in 2020 were Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Belgium, with a combined 34% share of global production. Turkmenistan, Mali, Iran, Afghanistan, Turkey, the U.S., Pakistan, Peru, Germany and Kyrgyzstan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 53%.
In value terms, Portugal constituted the largest supplier of horsehair to the U.S., comprising 56% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Belgium, with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Ukraine, with a 16% share.
In value terms, South Africa remains the key foreign market for horsehair exports from the U.S., comprising 75% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the UK, with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Canada, with a 6.1% share.
The average horsehair export price stood at $7,865 per ton in 2020, shrinking by -17.1% against the previous year.
The average horsehair import price stood at $62,114 per ton in 2020, surging by 57% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the horsehair market in the U.S.. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • FCL 1030 - Fine goat hair
  • FCL 1031 - Coarse goat hair
  • FCL 1100 - Hair of horses
  • FCL 1218 - Hair, fine
  • FCL 1219 - Hair, coarse nes

Country coverage:

  • United States

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
    4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    10. Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, by Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
    12. Exports and Growth, by Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, by Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Yield and Growth
    16. Exports and Growth
    17. Export Prices and Growth
    18. Market Size and Growth
    19. Per Capita Consumption
    20. Imports and Growth
    21. Import Prices
    22. Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Producing Animals: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    26. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    27. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    28. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    29. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    30. Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    31. Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
    32. Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    33. Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    34. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    35. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    36. Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    37. Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024

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