Leather bags and cases trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in leather bags and cases was worth $80.65 billion in 2024, about 4.03 million tonnes. That is an increase of 35% since 2017, and down 2% 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 | $80.65B | 4.03M t |
| 2023 | $82.31B | 3.94M t |
| 2022 | $80.37B | 3.83M t |
| 2021 | $66.51B | 3.05M t |
| 2020 | $54.93B | 2.85M t |
| 2019 | $67.55B | 3.70M t |
| 2018 | $67.11B | 3.94M t |
| 2017 | $59.55B | 3.86M t |
Top leather bags and cases exporting countries
Exports are led by China (38%), France (15%) and Italy (13%). 225 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 66%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $30.43B | 38% |
| France | $12.20B | 15% |
| Italy | $10.77B | 13% |
| Vietnam | $4.76B | 5.9% |
| Cambodia | $3.04B | 3.8% |
| Germany | $2.04B | 2.5% |
| India | $1.95B | 2.4% |
| Spain | $1.89B | 2.4% |
| Indonesia | $1.60B | 2% |
| Netherlands | $1.10B | 1.4% |
| United States | $910.6M | 1.1% |
| Philippines | $840.0M | 1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (15%), Japan (8%) and France (6%). 224 countries imported it, and the top three take 28% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $12.42B | 15% |
| Japan | $6.07B | 7.5% |
| France | $4.48B | 5.6% |
| China | $4.42B | 5.5% |
| Germany | $4.30B | 5.3% |
| Italy | $3.54B | 4.4% |
| South Korea | $3.25B | 4% |
| Hong Kong | $3.23B | 4% |
| United Kingdom | $2.78B | 3.5% |
| Spain | $2.30B | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $2.11B | 2.6% |
| Singapore | $1.69B | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $20.00 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $245.50 per kg and China $11.08 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 4202: Trunks; suit, camera, jewellery, cutlery cases; travel, tool, similar bags; wholly or mainly covered by leather, composition leather, plastic sheeting, textile materials, vulcanised fibre, paperboard. HS 4202 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most leather bags and cases?
China exported $30.43 billion in 2024, 38% of the world total, followed by France (15%) and Italy (13%). In all, 225 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most leather bags and cases?
The United States imported $12.42 billion in 2024, 15% of world imports, ahead of Japan (8%) and France (6%). The top three importers together take 28%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in leather bags and cases?
It was worth $80.65 billion in 2024, about 4.03 million tonnes. That is an increase of 35% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $82.31 billion. 225 countries reported exports and 224 reported imports.
What is the average price of leather bags and cases per kg?
The world average declared value was about $20.00 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $245.50 per kg and China $11.08 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 leather bags and cases?
The HS code for leather bags and cases is heading 4202, in chapter 42 (articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk-worm gut)). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 4202 page.
How can I find leather bags and cases buyers and suppliers?
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