According to the statistics of the International Organization for the Protection of Animals, 8 million pieces of animal fur are traded in the world every year, and there are more than 30 million fur producing animals in animal farms around the world. Because of the need for fur, there are also many kinds of artificial fur in production.

The commonly used furs are sheep, rabbits, dogs, etc. The more valuable furs are fox, otter, mink, nutria, seals, etc. They are often used as materials for coats, hats, scarves, and the thicker furs, such as bear and wolf furs, are generally used as materials for mats, tapestries, etc.