Full-grain cattle leather trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in full-grain cattle leather was worth $411.9 million in 2024, about 17.6 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 51% since 2017, and down 12% 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 | $411.9M | 17.6K t |
| 2023 | $468.2M | 19.1K t |
| 2022 | $496.5M | 19.6K t |
| 2021 | $550.4M | 21.9K t |
| 2020 | $486.7M | 26.4K t |
| 2019 | $612.9M | 29.9K t |
| 2018 | $767.4M | 32.5K t |
| 2017 | $845.0M | 33.7K t |
Top full-grain cattle leather exporting countries
Italy is the largest exporter with 21% of world exports, followed by India and Turkey. The top three supply 47% between them, out of 98 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $87.1M | 21% |
| India | $61.8M | 15% |
| Turkey | $46.0M | 11% |
| United States | $36.5M | 8.9% |
| Spain | $22.1M | 5.4% |
| Germany | $17.6M | 4.3% |
| France | $16.5M | 4% |
| Netherlands | $14.3M | 3.5% |
| Brazil | $10.1M | 2.5% |
| China | $10.0M | 2.4% |
| Portugal | $9.9M | 2.4% |
| Vietnam | $9.3M | 2.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are France (11%), the United States (8%) and India (7%). 129 countries imported it, and the top three take 26% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $44.8M | 11% |
| United States | $31.9M | 7.7% |
| India | $29.3M | 7.1% |
| Vietnam | $27.5M | 6.7% |
| Hong Kong | $24.2M | 5.9% |
| Romania | $17.3M | 4.2% |
| China | $15.4M | 3.7% |
| Spain | $15.4M | 3.7% |
| Italy | $13.2M | 3.2% |
| Mexico | $12.6M | 3.1% |
| Germany | $10.5M | 2.6% |
| Indonesia | $9.9M | 2.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $23.41 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $49.41 per kg and Turkey $23.79 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 4107.11: Leather: further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment-dressed leather, of bovine (including buffalo) or equine animals, without hair on, other than leather of heading 41.14, whole hides and skins, full grain, unsplit. HS 4107 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most full-grain cattle leather?
Italy exported $87.1 million in 2024, 21% of the world total, followed by India (15%) and Turkey (11%). In all, 98 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most full-grain cattle leather?
France imported $44.8 million in 2024, 11% of world imports, ahead of the United States (8%) and India (7%). The top three importers together take 26%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in full-grain cattle leather?
It was worth $411.9 million in 2024, about 17.6 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 51% since 2017. The peak year was 2017 at $845.0 million. 98 countries reported exports and 129 reported imports.
What is the average price of full-grain cattle leather per kg?
The world average declared value was about $23.41 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $49.41 per kg and Turkey $23.79 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 full-grain cattle leather?
The HS code for full-grain cattle leather is subheading 4107.11, 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 4107 page.
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