Finished leather trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in finished leather was worth $743.1 million in 2024, about 24.1 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 45% since 2017, and down 10% 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 | $743.1M | 24.1K t |
| 2023 | $828.4M | 23.5K t |
| 2022 | $893.9M | 25.3K t |
| 2021 | $809.1M | 23.1K t |
| 2020 | $705.5M | 23.5K t |
| 2019 | $1.10B | 36.0K t |
| 2018 | $1.34B | 39.8K t |
| 2017 | $1.36B | 46.5K t |
Top finished leather exporting countries
Exports are led by Italy (19%), India (12%) and China (9%). 111 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 40%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $143.0M | 19% |
| India | $88.0M | 12% |
| China | $65.9M | 8.9% |
| Singapore | $48.6M | 6.5% |
| Pakistan | $44.2M | 6% |
| Spain | $39.7M | 5.3% |
| South Africa | $33.4M | 4.5% |
| Vietnam | $28.6M | 3.9% |
| United States | $27.0M | 3.6% |
| Thailand | $22.9M | 3.1% |
| Taiwan | $20.3M | 2.7% |
| France | $20.0M | 2.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are France (19%), Vietnam (12%) and Cambodia (6%). 142 countries imported it, and the top three take 37% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $139.5M | 19% |
| Vietnam | $89.6M | 12% |
| Cambodia | $47.7M | 6.4% |
| China | $46.3M | 6.2% |
| Italy | $39.8M | 5.4% |
| Portugal | $36.0M | 4.8% |
| Spain | $32.4M | 4.4% |
| United States | $30.0M | 4% |
| Hong Kong | $27.9M | 3.8% |
| Indonesia | $26.2M | 3.5% |
| Germany | $22.4M | 3% |
| Romania | $17.0M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $30.88 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Singapore averaged $1,182.41 per kg and China $15.83 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 4113: Leather further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment-dressed leather, of animals (other than ovine), without wool or hair on, whether or not split, other than leather of heading 41.14. HS 4113 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most finished leather?
Italy exported $143.0 million in 2024, 19% of the world total, followed by India (12%) and China (9%). In all, 111 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most finished leather?
France imported $139.5 million in 2024, 19% of world imports, ahead of Vietnam (12%) and Cambodia (6%). The top three importers together take 37%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in finished leather?
It was worth $743.1 million in 2024, about 24.1 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 45% since 2017. The peak year was 2017 at $1.36 billion. 111 countries reported exports and 142 reported imports.
What is the average price of finished leather per kg?
The world average declared value was about $30.88 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Singapore averaged $1,182.41 per kg and China $15.83 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 finished leather?
The HS code for finished leather is heading 4113, 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 4113 page.
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