Chamois and patent leather trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in chamois and patent leather was worth $424.3 million in 2024, about 22.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 34% since 2017, and down 4% 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 | $424.3M | 22.4K t |
| 2023 | $442.7M | 20.7K t |
| 2022 | $484.1M | 24.9K t |
| 2021 | $494.3M | 23.6K t |
| 2020 | $435.0M | 20.9K t |
| 2019 | $573.4M | 25.8K t |
| 2018 | $617.9M | 27.1K t |
| 2017 | $638.9M | 28.0K t |
Top chamois and patent leather exporting countries
Italy is the largest exporter with 50% of world exports, followed by Spain and South Korea. The top three supply 68% between them, out of 89 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $211.8M | 50% |
| Spain | $48.0M | 11% |
| South Korea | $30.9M | 7.3% |
| Brazil | $24.0M | 5.7% |
| China | $19.8M | 4.7% |
| Mexico | $10.1M | 2.4% |
| Taiwan | $8.9M | 2.1% |
| Germany | $8.9M | 2.1% |
| Turkey | $8.0M | 1.9% |
| Poland | $6.5M | 1.5% |
| United States | $5.7M | 1.3% |
| Vietnam | $4.0M | 0.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Tunisia is the biggest buyer with 11% of world imports, ahead of China and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 27% across 145 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $47.5M | 11% |
| China | $38.2M | 9% |
| Germany | $29.5M | 7% |
| Morocco | $28.9M | 6.8% |
| Vietnam | $26.1M | 6.2% |
| Portugal | $24.9M | 5.9% |
| Spain | $24.7M | 5.8% |
| United States | $20.1M | 4.7% |
| Romania | $19.3M | 4.6% |
| Indonesia | $16.9M | 4% |
| Cambodia | $13.1M | 3.1% |
| Italy | $12.0M | 2.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $18.92 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Mexico averaged $29.96 per kg and China $5.65 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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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 4114: Chamois (including combination chamois) leather; patent leather and patent laminated leather; metallised leather. HS 4114 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most chamois and patent leather?
Italy exported $211.8 million in 2024, 50% of the world total, followed by Spain (11%) and South Korea (7%). In all, 89 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most chamois and patent leather?
Tunisia imported $47.5 million in 2024, 11% of world imports, ahead of China (9%) and Germany (7%). The top three importers together take 27%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in chamois and patent leather?
It was worth $424.3 million in 2024, about 22.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 34% since 2017. The peak year was 2017 at $638.9 million. 89 countries reported exports and 145 reported imports.
What is the average price of chamois and patent leather per kg?
The world average declared value was about $18.92 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Mexico averaged $29.96 per kg and China $5.65 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for chamois and patent leather?
The HS code for chamois and patent leather is heading 4114, in chapter 41 (raw hides and skins (other than furskins) and leather). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 4114 page.
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