HS Code:
The category of pigs', hogs' or boars' bristles and hair, including waste thereof, falls under HS Code 050210. This category primarily includes raw bristles and hair obtained from pigs, hogs, or boars, as well as waste material from these sources. These materials are often used in the manufacture of brushes, brooms, and other similar products. The trade in this category is niche but significant in specific industries such as cosmetics, painting, and cleaning tools manufacturing. The raw materials are valued for their durability and flexibility, making them ideal for high-quality brush production.
Total Trade Volume
Approximately $50 million USD
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
$30 million USD
60% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$8 million USD
16% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$5 million USD
10% of total trade of total trade
Decreasing
$3 million USD
6% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$2 million USD
4% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
Average Rate
5.2%
Highest Rate
15% (applied by certain developing countries to protect local industries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements such as EU-Asia agreements)
Growing demand for natural bristles in cosmetic brushes
Increased exports from major suppliers like China due to preference for sustainable and natural materials in beauty products
2021-2022
Shift towards synthetic alternatives
Potential reduction in demand for natural bristles as synthetic options become cheaper and more environmentally friendly
2020-2022
Rising production costs in key exporting countries
Higher prices for bristles and hair due to increased labor and processing costs, affecting global trade volumes
2022
China introduced new sanitary standards for the export of animal bristles to ensure quality and compliance with international norms, impacting export timelines.
March 2023
Short-term delays in supply chains but potential long-term increase in buyer confidence due to improved quality standards
The European Union reduced tariffs on imports of natural bristles under a sustainability initiative to promote eco-friendly materials.
January 2023
Increased imports into EU markets, benefiting exporters like China and India
Vietnam has ramped up production and export of pig bristles due to investments in processing facilities and favorable trade policies.
June 2022
Growing competition for established exporters like China, potentially diversifying global supply chains