Corrected cattle leather trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in corrected cattle leather was worth $2.68 billion in 2024, about 113.3 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 38% since 2017, and up 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 | $2.68B | 113.3K t |
| 2023 | $2.64B | 105.9K t |
| 2022 | $2.97B | 119.0K t |
| 2021 | $3.32B | 143.9K t |
| 2020 | $2.73B | 125.3K t |
| 2019 | $3.41B | 145.3K t |
| 2018 | $4.11B | 162.5K t |
| 2017 | $4.32B | 163.6K t |
Top corrected cattle leather exporting countries
Exports are led by Italy (40%), Brazil (16%) and China (7%). 100 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 63%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.07B | 40% |
| Brazil | $419.8M | 16% |
| China | $192.7M | 7.2% |
| Germany | $140.9M | 5.3% |
| Austria | $123.4M | 4.6% |
| Spain | $55.5M | 2.1% |
| Thailand | $52.6M | 2% |
| India | $46.7M | 1.8% |
| Poland | $38.6M | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $38.0M | 1.4% |
| Pakistan | $37.6M | 1.4% |
| South Africa | $35.5M | 1.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Vietnam (9%), the United States (7%) and China (7%). 131 countries imported it, and the top three take 24% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $252.0M | 9.4% |
| United States | $192.8M | 7.2% |
| China | $192.7M | 7.2% |
| Mexico | $187.9M | 7% |
| Italy | $155.2M | 5.8% |
| Germany | $132.5M | 5% |
| Serbia | $118.2M | 4.4% |
| France | $116.8M | 4.4% |
| Poland | $113.5M | 4.2% |
| Hungary | $97.6M | 3.7% |
| Hong Kong | $86.7M | 3.2% |
| Croatia | $80.6M | 3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $23.61 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $37.12 per kg and India $7.26 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 Corrected cattle leather (HS 4107.12) 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 4107.12: Leather: further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment-dressed leather, of bovine (including buffalo) or equine animals, without hair on, other than leather of heading 41.14, whole hides and skins, grain splits. HS 4107 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most corrected cattle leather?
Italy exported $1.07 billion in 2024, 40% of the world total, followed by Brazil (16%) and China (7%). In all, 100 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most corrected cattle leather?
Vietnam imported $252.0 million in 2024, 9% of world imports, ahead of the United States (7%) and China (7%). The top three importers together take 24%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in corrected cattle leather?
It was worth $2.68 billion in 2024, about 113.3 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 38% since 2017. The peak year was 2017 at $4.32 billion. 100 countries reported exports and 131 reported imports.
What is the average price of corrected cattle leather per kg?
The world average declared value was about $23.61 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $37.12 per kg and India $7.26 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 corrected cattle leather?
The HS code for corrected cattle leather is subheading 4107.12, in chapter 41 (raw hides and skins (other than furskins) and leather). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 4107 page.
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