Crust cattle leather (full grain) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in crust cattle leather (full grain) was worth $761.3 million in 2024, about 69.9 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 40% since 2017, and down 7% 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 | $761.3M | 69.9K t |
| 2023 | $819.6M | 64.1K t |
| 2022 | $858.5M | 64.3K t |
| 2021 | $905.1M | 76.0K t |
| 2020 | $751.3M | 67.3K t |
| 2019 | $1.19B | 85.7K t |
| 2018 | $1.30B | 97.3K t |
| 2017 | $1.27B | 86.5K t |
Top crust cattle leather (full grain) exporting countries
Exports are led by Brazil (25%), Argentina (20%) and Bangladesh (7%). 84 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 52%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $187.4M | 25% |
| Argentina | $150.0M | 20% |
| Bangladesh | $54.5M | 7.2% |
| Uruguay | $51.9M | 6.8% |
| India | $39.8M | 5.2% |
| Italy | $38.2M | 5% |
| Germany | $29.0M | 3.8% |
| United States | $28.3M | 3.7% |
| Mexico | $18.1M | 2.4% |
| Egypt | $17.3M | 2.3% |
| Taiwan | $16.4M | 2.2% |
| Hong Kong | $11.9M | 1.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 26% of world imports, ahead of Thailand and Vietnam. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 46% across 107 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $197.4M | 26% |
| Thailand | $84.7M | 11% |
| Vietnam | $66.6M | 8.8% |
| Hong Kong | $45.9M | 6% |
| Hungary | $42.2M | 5.5% |
| India | $35.9M | 4.7% |
| Slovakia | $35.8M | 4.7% |
| United States | $28.9M | 3.8% |
| Italy | $27.1M | 3.6% |
| Mexico | $24.5M | 3.2% |
| Austria | $21.3M | 2.8% |
| Spain | $20.7M | 2.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $10.89 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $26.19 per kg and India $8.17 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 4104.41: Tanned or crust hides and skins: bovine or equine, without hair on, in the dry state (crust), full grains, unsplit: grain splits. HS 4104 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most crust cattle leather (full grain)?
Brazil exported $187.4 million in 2024, 25% of the world total, followed by Argentina (20%) and Bangladesh (7%). In all, 84 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most crust cattle leather (full grain)?
China imported $197.4 million in 2024, 26% of world imports, ahead of Thailand (11%) and Vietnam (9%). The top three importers together take 46%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in crust cattle leather (full grain)?
It was worth $761.3 million in 2024, about 69.9 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 40% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $1.30 billion. 84 countries reported exports and 107 reported imports.
What is the average price of crust cattle leather (full grain) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $10.89 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $26.19 per kg and India $8.17 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 (full grain)?
The HS code for crust cattle leather (full grain) is subheading 4104.41, 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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