The fur industry forms a vital part of many national economies and local ways of life.
In Finland, for example, the annual value of fur production is greater than that of beef. In Denmark, fur farming is the fourth largest agricultural export after bacon, cheese, and canned meat.
Fur farming is primarily concentrated in Finland, Denmark, the Netherlands, Russia, the United States, and Canada. There are also farms in Sweden, Norway, Poland, the Baltic States, and various other western European countries.
The most important areas for manufacturing fur skins into material are Greece, Italy, Russia, Germany, and Spain. Fur manufacturing in Russia, Ukraine, and Byelorussia is growing rapidly.
Meanwhile, Hong Kong is the center of garment manufacturing for the fur industry, and mainland China is quickly becoming a major player as well, exporting finished fur garments all over the world.
