Finished sheep leather trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in finished sheep leather was worth $467.2 million in 2024, about 10.8 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 27% since 2017, and down 6% 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 | $467.2M | 10.8K t |
| 2023 | $497.2M | 11.6K t |
| 2022 | $596.9M | 12.6K t |
| 2021 | $484.3M | 10.3K t |
| 2020 | $411.8M | 8.8K t |
| 2019 | $569.1M | 12.0K t |
| 2018 | $614.1M | 12.9K t |
| 2017 | $642.3M | 13.1K t |
Top finished sheep leather exporting countries
Exports are led by Italy (24%), India (13%) and France (11%). 87 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 48%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $113.7M | 24% |
| India | $62.3M | 13% |
| France | $50.1M | 11% |
| Spain | $45.5M | 9.7% |
| China | $40.4M | 8.6% |
| Turkey | $35.7M | 7.6% |
| Portugal | $17.5M | 3.7% |
| Pakistan | $15.5M | 3.3% |
| Indonesia | $15.4M | 3.3% |
| South Korea | $14.7M | 3.2% |
| Malaysia | $13.1M | 2.8% |
| Hong Kong | $7.3M | 1.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Italy is the biggest buyer with 20% of world imports, ahead of Vietnam and France. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 43% across 126 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $93.6M | 20% |
| Vietnam | $58.4M | 13% |
| France | $49.6M | 11% |
| South Korea | $35.5M | 7.6% |
| China | $34.3M | 7.4% |
| Spain | $32.0M | 6.9% |
| Thailand | $23.6M | 5.1% |
| Tunisia | $14.2M | 3% |
| Indonesia | $10.8M | 2.3% |
| Portugal | $9.8M | 2.1% |
| Hong Kong | $9.7M | 2.1% |
| Romania | $7.8M | 1.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $43.20 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Portugal averaged $170.74 per kg and Pakistan $29.28 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 4112: Leather further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment dressed leather, of sheep or lamb, without wool on, whether or not split, other than leather of heading 41.14. HS 4112 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most finished sheep leather?
Italy exported $113.7 million in 2024, 24% of the world total, followed by India (13%) and France (11%). In all, 87 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most finished sheep leather?
Italy imported $93.6 million in 2024, 20% of world imports, ahead of Vietnam (12%) and France (11%). The top three importers together take 43%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in finished sheep leather?
It was worth $467.2 million in 2024, about 10.8 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 27% since 2017. The peak year was 2017 at $642.3 million. 87 countries reported exports and 126 reported imports.
What is the average price of finished sheep leather per kg?
The world average declared value was about $43.20 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Portugal averaged $170.74 per kg and Pakistan $29.28 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 sheep leather?
The HS code for finished sheep leather is heading 4112, 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 4112 page.
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