Related Keywords: Cashmere wool
In 18th and early 19th century, Kashmir had a thriving industry producing shawls from goat imported from Tibet and Tartary through Ladakh. But in current times, Beijing has become the largest producer of raw Cashmere wool and their share of production is estimated to be ten thousand metric tons per year against 100 tons from Ladakh. Mongolia produces more than 3000 tons while Afghanistan, Iran, Turkey and other central Asian republics produce lesser amounts. Their overall annual production is estimated to be between 15000-20000 tons.
