LUXIOUROUS CAMEL HAIR MARKET COULD GROW, IF SUPPLY CHAIN WEAKNESSES ARE TACKLED
April 26th, 2022
The camel wool industry has grown in recent years, but this niche market has yet to reach its potential, particularly as a sustainable fibre popular with environmentally-sensitive consumers, say industry experts, producers and sellers.
Global production of camel hair rose from 2,018 tonnes in 2006 to an estimated 3,600 tonnes in 2021, according to data from the International Wool Textile Organisation (IWTO). These figures are based on volume of harvested greasy camel hair, classified as “fibres that are collected by combing or brushing, or hair that is shed ...
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