What the ban covers

Etsy's policy has prohibited items made of real animal fur (mink, fox, rabbit and similar) since 11 August 2026. Leather, wool, shearling and sheepskin are not part of the fur ban. Shops that sold real fur had those listings delisted.

What this means for your listing data

Etsy's CSV export only includes listings that are currently active. Fur listings were delisted on 11 August and are no longer part of that export — if you already have your original photos and texts saved, you're set to bring them with you. The steps below still work for exporting whatever else is active in your shop.

How to export (about 10 minutes)

Sign in to Etsy and open Shop Manager.
Go to Settings → Options.
Open the "Download Data" tab.
Under "Currently for Sale Listings", click "Download CSV".
Save the file somewhere safe (cloud drive + local copy).

Note: Etsy occasionally moves these menus. If your screen differs, search Etsy Help for "Download your listing information".

What the CSV contains — and what it doesn't

Included: title, description, price, currency, quantity, tags, materials, SKU, and links to your listing photos.

Not included: your reviews, order history, customer data, shop policies, and draft or expired listings.

Important: the CSV contains photo links, not the photos themselves. Save your original photos separately on your own device — do not rely on the links staying available after delisting.

Check your variations too: after exporting, check whether your variations (sizes/colours) are included; note any that are missing separately.

Keep the file safe

Store the CSV where you will find it again. If you join our founding cohort, you will be able to bring your listing texts and photos over via that CSV in one step — you add the fur-specific compliance details (species, origin, labeling) with us during onboarding. No automatic publishing: every listing is reviewed before it is published.

About Ermelle

Ermelle is a planned, specialised marketplace for real fur, built for Europe's furriers and fur ateliers. We are pre-launch: right now you can reserve your place in the founding-furrier cohort — free to join, with no listing fee. Buyers pay furriers directly — their invoice, their shipping, their guarantee; no money passes through Ermelle.

Reserve your founding-furrier place →

FAQ

Does the ban cover shearling or leather?

No — Etsy's fur ban targets real animal fur such as mink, fox and rabbit. Shearling, sheepskin, leather and wool are outside the fur ban.

Can Ermelle import my Etsy shop automatically?

No. You export your own data with Etsy's official download feature; later you import listing texts and photos via that CSV in one step and add the compliance details with us. Reviews and order history cannot be transferred.

Is Ermelle live?

Not yet — Ermelle is a planned marketplace, currently in pre-launch. The waitlist is open and free.

What happened to my photos when the fur listings were delisted?

The CSV only stores photo links. Save your original image files locally as well.

Etsy delisted real fur on 11 August 2026 — mink, fox and rabbit among them.