New Report on Dog and Cat Fur in China

Demand for fur products in China is growing with the rise in economic standards and online marketing by fur retailers. Traditionally adults were the main consumers of fur products, but the market has more recently expanded into children’s fashions. ACTAsia’s consumer surveys show that most buyers are between the ages of 18-30 years. Unlike in western countries, dogs and cats are openly used as a source for fur products in China.

The report’s most important conclusions are that dog and cat fur is still entering the European market despite the legal ban on import and that the fur of companion animals is far from just a by-product of the meat industry.