Felle und Pelze - Tendenzen in der Marktentwicklung und Qualitaetsanforderungen.
1992
Steinmark T.
Trading in hides and skins has been practiced in Germany since the 13t h century. The fur industry boomed after the second world war when fur clothing became an object of mass consumption. For the last ten years, however, the fur trade has experienced a drop in consumer interest, particularly hitting Karakul-furs (Persian lamb); the livelihoods of many Karakul-farmers, especially in Namibia, are in jeopardy. Since the furs of numerous wild animals are now protected under the Washington law on the protection of species, fur ranching (fox and mink farms in Scandinavia) and grazing (including Karakul sheep in Namibia) have become very important. Karakul hides from Namibia, Afghanistan and some of the new states of the former USSR are sold at fur auctions, particularly in Frankfurt/Main. Karakul skins will benefit from the anticipated renewed upswing in the fur market because this type of skin is most suitable for fashionable coats for young people.
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