Mohair New Zealand Mohai r is produced from Angora goats raised mainly in the drier East Coast regions of the country. Recent importation of animals from these markets has improved the genetics of those bred in New Zealand.
Mohair is shorn twice a year from the goats, then sorted and graded.
Only 15-20 percent of the fibre is processed in New Zealand, with the rest sold overseas in a raw state. In New Zealand, the woven textile is used for yarn, jerseys, blankets, socks, gloves and scarves. India, Taiwan, Europe and Japan are the main export destinations for mohair. There the fibre in its raw state is scoured, combed, and the top quality product of this is then sold to processors. This summary was prepared with the assistance of Geoff Minchin.