What it is
Fleece shorn from sheep. Indian wool is mostly coarse carpet-grade; fine apparel wool is largely imported.
Apparel (fine) and carpet (coarse) gradeGreasy, scoured and carbonised wool; wool topsSpecialty fibres: pashmina, angora
Where imports come from
High. India imported 105.28 million kg of raw wool in 2024-25 against domestic output of 33.98 million kg in 2023-24.
- Australia — US$ 97.78 million of imports under HS 5101 in 2025-26.
- New Zealand — US$ 47.02 million of imports under HS 5101 in 2025-26.
- Syria — US$ 19.44 million of imports under HS 5101 in 2025-26.
Rules before you buy or sell
- The Ministry of Textiles supports wool common facility centres, shearing machines and a revolving wool fund (2025).
Storage and handling
Keep bales dry and ventilated with moth protection; greasy wool heats up if packed damp.
Businesses that use it
Sheep Wool Blankets →Woollen Durrie (Dari) Weaving →Handmade Carpet Weaving Unit →Wool Felt Products →Kids' Woollen Sweater Knitting →Knitted Woollen Mufflers →Knitted Woollen Vests →Shawls, Stoles, Scarves and Wraps →