Finished reptile leather trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in finished reptile leather was worth $200.7 million in 2024, about 303 tonnes. That is a fall of 5% since 2017, and down 17% 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 | $200.7M | 303 t |
| 2023 | $241.0M | 400 t |
| 2022 | $248.0M | 435 t |
| 2021 | $252.4M | 471 t |
| 2020 | $161.5M | 234 t |
| 2019 | $245.6M | 373 t |
| 2018 | $306.2M | 459 t |
| 2017 | $211.0M | 488 t |
Top finished reptile leather exporting countries
Italy is the largest exporter with 33% of world exports, followed by Singapore and the United States. The top three supply 69% between them, out of 59 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $67.0M | 33% |
| Singapore | $47.7M | 24% |
| United States | $23.8M | 12% |
| France | $14.8M | 7.4% |
| Spain | $9.6M | 4.8% |
| Switzerland | $8.3M | 4.1% |
| Indonesia | $8.0M | 4% |
| Japan | $3.7M | 1.9% |
| Colombia | $2.3M | 1.1% |
| Vietnam | $2.2M | 1.1% |
| Malaysia | $1.7M | 0.8% |
| South Korea | $1.5M | 0.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are France (50%), China (6%) and Switzerland (6%). 71 countries imported it, and the top three take 62% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $100.2M | 50% |
| China | $12.8M | 6.4% |
| Switzerland | $12.2M | 6.1% |
| Italy | $12.1M | 6% |
| Singapore | $9.5M | 4.7% |
| Spain | $9.3M | 4.7% |
| Thailand | $9.2M | 4.6% |
| Austria | $5.7M | 2.8% |
| Portugal | $5.4M | 2.7% |
| United States | $5.1M | 2.5% |
| South Korea | $2.7M | 1.4% |
| Hong Kong | $2.6M | 1.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $662.70 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $3,790.55 per kg and Indonesia $326.47 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 4113.30: Leather: further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment-dressed leather, of reptiles, whether or not split, other than leather of heading 41.14. HS 4113 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most finished reptile leather?
Italy exported $67.0 million in 2024, 33% of the world total, followed by Singapore (24%) and the United States (12%). In all, 59 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most finished reptile leather?
France imported $100.2 million in 2024, 50% of world imports, ahead of China (6%) and Switzerland (6%). The top three importers together take 62%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in finished reptile leather?
It was worth $200.7 million in 2024, about 303 tonnes. That is a fall of 5% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $306.2 million. 59 countries reported exports and 71 reported imports.
What is the average price of finished reptile leather per kg?
The world average declared value was about $662.70 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $3,790.55 per kg and Indonesia $326.47 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for finished reptile leather?
The HS code for finished reptile leather is subheading 4113.30, 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 4113 page.
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