The  Hungarian Fur Trade Association was founded on 25th June 2008 by 24 members: furriers, manufacturers, fur dressers, fur traders, trappers.

The association set as task to represent the fur trade and to protect its interests at national and international level. HFTA creates opportunity to their members to meet and exchange their experiences, to develop their technological knowledge.

One of the most important aim of the association is to support and promote the use of fur by the fashion industry.

HFTA is committed to the conservation of fur animals and their habitats  and as a member of the International Fur Trade Federation fights for high standards of their care and welfare.

Hungary is known in the international fur market for the Hamster, Chinchilla, Panofix (lamb fur) there are however skilled furriers who are working for international fashion houses.