Cases and containers (leather, other) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in cases and containers (leather, other) was worth $2.07 billion in 2024, about 28.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 2% since 2017, and down 1% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.07B | 28.4K t |
| 2023 | $2.08B | 27.8K t |
| 2022 | $2.33B | 37.6K t |
| 2021 | $2.05B | 30.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.80B | 29.3K t |
| 2019 | $2.33B | 39.4K t |
| 2018 | $2.47B | 41.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.12B | 40.3K t |
Top cases and containers (leather, other) exporting countries
Exports are led by Italy (16%), France (15%) and China (13%). 160 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 43%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $322.7M | 16% |
| France | $307.4M | 15% |
| China | $263.6M | 13% |
| Vietnam | $161.4M | 7.8% |
| India | $121.7M | 5.9% |
| Spain | $110.2M | 5.3% |
| Philippines | $91.5M | 4.4% |
| Germany | $82.0M | 4% |
| Switzerland | $77.4M | 3.7% |
| Cambodia | $72.1M | 3.5% |
| Thailand | $70.6M | 3.4% |
| Bangladesh | $49.6M | 2.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 21% of world imports, ahead of Japan and China. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 40% across 212 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $429.6M | 21% |
| Japan | $273.5M | 13% |
| China | $131.7M | 6.4% |
| Germany | $130.2M | 6.3% |
| France | $116.6M | 5.6% |
| Singapore | $83.6M | 4% |
| Italy | $77.4M | 3.7% |
| Hong Kong | $74.7M | 3.6% |
| United Kingdom | $68.0M | 3.3% |
| Poland | $58.3M | 2.8% |
| Switzerland | $56.5M | 2.7% |
| South Korea | $54.3M | 2.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $72.85 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $455.58 per kg and China $27.24 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Cases and containers (leather, other) (HS 4202.91) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 4202.91: Cases and containers: n.e.c. in heading 4202, with outer surface of leather or of composition leather. HS 4202 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most cases and containers (leather, other)?
Italy exported $322.7 million in 2024, 16% of the world total, followed by France (15%) and China (13%). In all, 160 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most cases and containers (leather, other)?
The United States imported $429.6 million in 2024, 21% of world imports, ahead of Japan (13%) and China (6%). The top three importers together take 40%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in cases and containers (leather, other)?
It was worth $2.07 billion in 2024, about 28.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 2% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $2.47 billion. 160 countries reported exports and 212 reported imports.
What is the average price of cases and containers (leather, other) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $72.85 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $455.58 per kg and China $27.24 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for cases and containers (leather, other)?
The HS code for cases and containers (leather, other) is subheading 4202.91, in chapter 42 (articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk-worm gut)). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 4202 page.
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