Composition leather trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in composition leather was worth $273.0 million in 2024, about 58.7 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 8% since 2017, and up 6% 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 | $273.0M | 58.7K t |
| 2023 | $257.0M | 58.1K t |
| 2022 | $273.4M | 75.2K t |
| 2021 | $278.5M | 72.1K t |
| 2020 | $195.3M | 63.0K t |
| 2019 | $328.8M | 90.4K t |
| 2018 | $323.5M | 126.1K t |
| 2017 | $295.3M | 127.1K t |
Top composition leather exporting countries
Exports are led by Vietnam (19%), the United Kingdom (15%) and China (9%). 105 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 43%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $50.5M | 19% |
| United Kingdom | $41.9M | 15% |
| China | $23.7M | 8.7% |
| Italy | $23.3M | 8.6% |
| Germany | $22.9M | 8.4% |
| South Korea | $16.0M | 5.9% |
| Romania | $12.0M | 4.4% |
| Japan | $11.4M | 4.2% |
| Turkey | $10.3M | 3.8% |
| Spain | $9.3M | 3.4% |
| United States | $6.5M | 2.4% |
| Taiwan | $5.7M | 2.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Cambodia (24%), the Philippines (10%) and the United Arab Emirates (6%). 155 countries imported it, and the top three take 40% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cambodia | $66.1M | 24% |
| Philippines | $26.4M | 9.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $15.6M | 5.7% |
| United Kingdom | $14.2M | 5.2% |
| United States | $13.1M | 4.8% |
| Dominican Republic | $11.6M | 4.3% |
| Italy | $10.4M | 3.8% |
| Vietnam | $8.9M | 3.3% |
| China | $8.4M | 3.1% |
| Indonesia | $7.1M | 2.6% |
| India | $6.5M | 2.4% |
| Turkey | $6.4M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $4.65 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $60.49 per kg and China $3.59 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 4115: Composition leather with a basis of leather or leather fibre, in slabs, sheets or strip, in rolls or not; parings and other waste of leather or of composition leather, not suitable for the manufacture of leather articles; leather dust, powder and flour. HS 4115 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most composition leather?
Vietnam exported $50.5 million in 2024, 19% of the world total, followed by the United Kingdom (15%) and China (9%). In all, 105 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most composition leather?
Cambodia imported $66.1 million in 2024, 24% of world imports, ahead of the Philippines (10%) and the United Arab Emirates (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 composition leather?
It was worth $273.0 million in 2024, about 58.7 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 8% since 2017. The peak year was 2019 at $328.8 million. 105 countries reported exports and 155 reported imports.
What is the average price of composition leather per kg?
The world average declared value was about $4.65 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $60.49 per kg and China $3.59 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 composition leather?
The HS code for composition leather is heading 4115, 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 4115 page.
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