Crust cattle leather trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in crust cattle leather was worth $468.4 million in 2024, about 40.9 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 25% since 2017, and up 0% 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 | $468.4M | 40.9K t |
| 2023 | $467.5M | 34.8K t |
| 2022 | $471.6M | 36.4K t |
| 2021 | $435.5M | 37.3K t |
| 2020 | $405.0M | 29.2K t |
| 2019 | $510.9M | 37.5K t |
| 2018 | $602.3M | 45.7K t |
| 2017 | $625.5M | 50.0K t |
Top crust cattle leather exporting countries
Exports are led by Argentina (23%), China (18%) and Uruguay (10%). 101 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 51%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | $107.6M | 23% |
| China | $84.7M | 18% |
| Uruguay | $45.7M | 9.8% |
| Egypt | $34.3M | 7.3% |
| Italy | $24.9M | 5.3% |
| Paraguay | $21.3M | 4.6% |
| Taiwan | $18.2M | 3.9% |
| Cambodia | $15.7M | 3.4% |
| South Korea | $13.9M | 3% |
| India | $11.2M | 2.4% |
| Vietnam | $10.5M | 2.2% |
| Brazil | $9.9M | 2.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Thailand (36%), Vietnam (17%) and Cambodia (10%). 120 countries imported it, and the top three take 63% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $168.6M | 36% |
| Vietnam | $80.0M | 17% |
| Cambodia | $46.4M | 9.9% |
| Indonesia | $38.0M | 8.1% |
| India | $32.2M | 6.9% |
| China | $19.9M | 4.3% |
| Spain | $9.1M | 2% |
| Italy | $9.0M | 1.9% |
| United States | $7.7M | 1.6% |
| Portugal | $7.0M | 1.5% |
| South Korea | $7.0M | 1.5% |
| Romania | $6.2M | 1.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $11.44 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Taiwan averaged $16.76 per kg and Cambodia $7.88 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 4104.49: Tanned or crust hides and skins: bovine or equine, without hair on, in the dry state (crust), (other than full grains, unsplit: grain splits). HS 4104 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most crust cattle leather?
Argentina exported $107.6 million in 2024, 23% of the world total, followed by China (18%) and Uruguay (10%). In all, 101 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most crust cattle leather?
Thailand imported $168.6 million in 2024, 36% of world imports, ahead of Vietnam (17%) and Cambodia (10%). The top three importers together take 63%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in crust cattle leather?
It was worth $468.4 million in 2024, about 40.9 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 25% since 2017. The peak year was 2017 at $625.5 million. 101 countries reported exports and 120 reported imports.
What is the average price of crust cattle leather per kg?
The world average declared value was about $11.44 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Taiwan averaged $16.76 per kg and Cambodia $7.88 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 crust cattle leather?
The HS code for crust cattle leather is subheading 4104.49, 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 4104 page.
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