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Artificial fur and articles of artificial fur market in Russia

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Russian market for artificial fur and articles expanded from 4 544 tons in 2018 to 8 864 tons in 2024, experiencing only a temporary contraction in 2020 when it fell to 3 938 tons. This dip coincided with the COVID-19 pandemic, which disrupted global supply chains and affected import flows into the country.

A strong recovery followed in 2021, with market volume surging by 31% to 5 146 tons. This growth was propelled by a global shift toward sustainable fashion and heightened consumer preference for ethical materials. The movement gained further momentum in 2022 as major international fashion houses, including Gucci, Versace, and Burberry, eliminated natural fur from their collections, directly boosting demand for artificial alternatives in Russia.

Market expansion continued through 2023 and 2024, reaching 6 157 tons and then 8 864 tons. The presence of established domestic producers like Мех Оретекс, certified under Russian quality standards, provided a stable supply base. Furthermore, the market saw an enrichment of its premium segment with collections from international manufacturers such as Tissavel, introduced via the TatForYou brand, catering to evolving demand for high-quality and eco-friendly products.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Delta residuals, 2018-2025
    2. 4.1.1.2. Production, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Imports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Exports, 2018-2024
    5. 4.1.1.5. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Russia, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production Russia in kind, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months), K m²
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production Russia in value, 2018–2026, K $ US
  3. 5.1.3. Production by federal districts of Russia, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months), K m²
  4. 5.1.4. Structure of production by federal districts, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
  5. 5.1.5. Dynamics of production structure by federal districts, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
  6. 5.1.6. Monthly dynamics of production, 2017-2024, K m²
2. 5.2. Shipments, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of shipments in Russia, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months), K m²
  2. 5.2.2. Shipments by federal districts of Russia, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months), K m²
  3. 5.2.3. Structure of shipments by federal districts, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
  4. 5.2.4. Dynamics of shipments structure by federal districts, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
3. 5.3. Warehouse Residuals, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
  1. 5.3.1. Monthly dynamics of warehouse residuals, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months), K m²
  2. 5.3.2. Monthly dynamics of warehouse residuals, 2018–2026, K $ US
4. 5.4. Average producer prices, 2018-2026
  1. 5.4.1. 13.91.19.120 - Faux knitted fur, $ US/K Погонный метр
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Russia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Russia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Russia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Russia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production artificial fur and articles of artificial fur in Russia

In kind, 2018-2021, K m²

In 2021, Russia produced 6 156 K m² of artificial fur and articles of artificial fur, marking a significant 17.5% increase from the previous year. However, looking at the broader period from 2018 to 2021, production actually declined by 2.3%, which translates to an average annual decrease of 0.8%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2020 at 5 239 K m², while the peak occurred in 2019 with 6 405 K m². The sharpest drop was observed in 2020, when production fell by 18.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Russia in kind, 2018-2021, K m²

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.6%	(18.2%)	17.5%	(0.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2021, the output of artificial fur and articles of artificial fur in Russia was valued at 11 190 K US dollars, representing a substantial 21.6% rise compared to the year before. Over the four-year span from 2018 to 2021, production value decreased by 3.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.2%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 9 204 K US dollars, while the maximum was in 2019 at 13 288 K US dollars. The most significant decline occurred in 2020, with a drop of 30.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Russia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	14.7%	(30.7%)	21.6%	(1.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports artificial fur and articles of artificial fur from Russia

Exports in kind, t

Russia's exports of artificial fur and articles of artificial fur have increased for the second year in a row. In 2021, exports reached 90.0 tonnes, showing a modest 9.7% growth from the previous year. However, over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports overall decreased by 16.9%, averaging an annual decline of 6.0%. The lowest export volume was in 2019 at 76.1 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 29.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(29.7%)	7.8%	9.7%	(6.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the export structure for artificial fur and articles of artificial fur in kind was heavily dominated by Belarus and Kazakhstan. Together, these two countries accounted for 83.8% of total exports, with the remaining share distributed among various other markets.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Russia's cross-border shipments of artificial fur and articles of artificial fur have now increased for three consecutive years. In 2021, export value amounted to 944 K US dollars, which is 19.4% higher than in 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports in value terms grew by 28.9%, with an average annual increase of 8.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.7%	4.2%	19.4%	8.8%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2018–2021, Belarus and Kazakhstan were the key players in Russia's exports of artificial fur and articles of artificial fur in value terms. Together, they accounted for 87.0% of total export flows, while the rest was spread across other destinations.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports artificial fur and articles of artificial fur to Russia

Imports in kind, t

The import market for artificial fur and articles of artificial fur in Russia showed considerable volatility during this period. Import volumes hit their lowest point in 2020 at 288.2 tonnes and peaked in 2021 at 801.0 tonnes, representing a 2.8-fold increase from the bottom to the top. In 2021, imports surged by 178.0% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2020, with a drop of 43.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	34.5%	(43.1%)	178.0%	28.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Belarus and China were the dominant partners for Russia's imports of artificial fur and articles of artificial fur in kind. Other countries collectively made up the remainder of the import share.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Market performance for imports in value terms exhibited noticeable fluctuations during these years. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 2 234 K US dollars, while the maximum occurred in 2021 at 5 238 K US dollars, showing a 2.3-fold variation. In 2021, import value increased by 134.4% compared to the previous year. The most significant decline was in 2020, with a 52.6% drop.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	105.4%	(52.6%)	134.4%	31.6%

Source: SHEV.io

In the period from 2018 to 2021, China and Belarus were the leading markets for Russia's imports of artificial fur and articles of artificial fur in value terms. Together, they accounted for 84.8% of total imports, with the remaining volume distributed among a wide range of other countries.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io