Global fur sales continue to rise

According to statistics, the total global fur retail sales in 2012 was 15.6 billion U.S. dollars, an increase of more than 500 million U.S. dollars compared with 2011. In 2001, the global fur industry had sales of 10.9 billion U.S. dollars, so the overall sales of the fur industry have increased by 44% over the past decade.

Global fur sales continued to grow, mainly due to the continued growth in fur demand in the Asian market. Sales in the entire Asian region have more than tripled over the past decade and have now surpassed the European market. Global sales data also show that the original skin auction price also set a historical record.

Sales statistics by region for 2012 are as follows: Asian sales are US$5.6 billion, accounting for 35% of global sales; European sales are US$4.4 billion, accounting for 28% of global sales; Europe and Asia (Russia, Turkey, Ukraine and Kazakhstan have sales of US$4.3 billion, accounting for 27.5% of total global sales. Sales in North America and South America are US$1.2 billion, accounting for 7% of global sales.

According to statistics, more than 400 well-known designers around the world have adopted fur elements on the shows in 2013 in London, Paris, New York and Milan. The new technology and production process make fur not only used in autumn and winter fashion, but also gradually more widely used in spring and summer fashion. The versatility of fur raw materials and the tendency to mix with other fabrics such as leather make it lighter and therefore more versatile.

Mark Orton, CEO of the International Fur Association, said: "As designers and consumers have renewed their passion for luxury clothing like fur, fur has revived in the traditional market. In addition, in Asia's emerging markets, increasing wealth Consumer groups also like fur.” He said: “More persuasively, these figures represent only the global retail market. We are currently working with PricewaterhouseCoopers and we will release the global fur industry later this year. The detailed data will cover all aspects of the fur production chain such as production, dyeing, design, etc."

Mark Orton finally stated: "The fur industry has made such a big contribution to the global economy, and the international economy should not ignore the existence of this industry. Despite the global economy is still weak, we believe that fur will continue to lead the fashion in the future, fur sales also Will continue to go higher."

Founded in 1949, the International Fur Association is headquartered in London and is the highest industry organization in the international fur industry. The International Fur Association (IFTF) is an independent, neutral and not-for-profit international organization. Its members include 42 national fur industry associations in 35 member countries (regions). The International Fur Association’s China membership organizations are: China Leather Association, China National Native Produce and Animal Products Import and Export Corporation. At present, the association has representative offices in Brussels and Beijing.

The International Fur Association aims to protect the overall interests of the fur industry worldwide, promote innovation and higher industry standards, demonstrate the positive and true image of the fur industry, and promote fur free trade. The association maintains close cooperation with several international organizations and guilds, such as COTANCE, European Fashion Retailers Association, and IUCN.