U.S. exports of Shorn Wool, Greasy (Including Fleece-Washed), Not Carded or Combed (SITC 26811) totaled $390K in August 2026.
Shorn Wool, Greasy (Including Fleece-Washed), Not Carded or Combed imports of $18K in August 2026 ran 52% above the year-to-date monthly average of $12K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataGreasy shorn wool — sheared directly from live sheep and retaining its natural lanolin and vegetable matter — is the most widely traded raw wool form and the starting point for the global wool processing chain. Fleece-washed wool, which has been lightly scoured in the field to reduce weight and transport cost, is included in this heading alongside fully greasy clips. USDA APHIS governs the importation of raw animal fiber for quarantine purposes, and shipments must comply with applicable restrictions designed to prevent the introduction of foreign animal diseases.
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Greasy wool retains its full natural lanolin content as shorn from the sheep, while fleece-washed wool has been rinsed in the field or at shearing to remove some surface contaminants and reduce weight. Both forms are unscoured in the industrial sense and require full scouring before further processing. The distinction matters for yield calculations and transport cost, but both fall within the same SITC heading.
USDA APHIS has jurisdiction over raw animal fibers including greasy wool, as they may carry foreign animal disease risk. Importers must comply with APHIS import conditions, which can include treatment or certification requirements depending on the country of origin. Consulting APHIS import regulations and working with a licensed customs broker experienced in agricultural commodities is strongly recommended before arranging shipment.
Basic heading 162 of 239 in section 2
Basic heading 26811 · $390K of $7.8B
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Exports · August 2026
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $204K of Shorn Wool, Greasy (Including Fleece-Washed), Not Carded or Combed and exported $5.8M.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.