A year after Poland's fur farming ban: 14 farms removed from the register, 22 more empty or suspended

On 17 October 2025 the Sejm passed a ban on the commercial breeding of animals for fur (rabbits excepted), with 339 MPs voting in favour. The law took effect on 19 December 2025: no new farms may open, and existing ones may operate until 31 December 2033 at the latest. Farmers who close before 1 January 2027 can claim compensation of 25% of their average annual revenue from 2020–2024, with the rate falling in later years.

Marta Korzeniak of Otwarte Klatki says at least 14 farms have already disappeared from the public register of the Chief Veterinary Inspectorate, and 22 are marked as empty or suspended, including farms owned by the industry's biggest players. The organisation notes that the register may overstate the number of farms actually operating and is waiting for more detailed data from the inspectorate.

The industry is shrinking outside Poland too. According to an ACTAsia report, China's output of mink, fox and raccoon dog pelts fell from about 87 million in 2014 to 8.53 million in 2025, and more brands and fashion events are adopting fur-free policies.