How have fur sales fared in recent years?
Fur sales are based on three primary factors: the economy, the weather and fashion. The U.S. economy is very strong, giving people more disposable income to spend on such products as cars, jewelry and furs. As one of the warmest outerwear garments around, fur coat sales rise when the temperatures drop; and of course, fur is the major fashion trend on the runways right now. U.S. Retail Fur Sales 2005 – $1.82billion 2004 – $1.81billion 2003 – $1.8 billion 2002 – $1.7 billion 2001 – $1.53 billion 2000 – $1.69 billion 1999 – $1.40 billion 1998 – $1.21 billion 1997 – $1.27 billion 1996 – $1.25 billion 1995 – $1.20 billion 1994 – $1.10 billion 1993 – $1.20 billion 1992 – $1.10 billion 1991 – $1.
