Leather goods manufacturing machinery trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in leather goods manufacturing machinery was worth $110.2 million in 2024, about 9.2 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 47% since 2017, and up 5% 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 | $110.2M | 9.2K t |
| 2023 | $105.3M | 5.1K t |
| 2022 | $124.1M | 7.6K t |
| 2021 | $117.5M | 6.2K t |
| 2020 | $110.2M | 7.7K t |
| 2019 | $156.1M | 9.5K t |
| 2018 | $176.7M | 8.3K t |
| 2017 | $206.8M | 11.1K t |
Top leather goods manufacturing machinery exporting countries
Exports are led by Taiwan (33%), Italy (23%) and China (21%). 88 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 77%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $35.8M | 33% |
| Italy | $24.9M | 23% |
| China | $23.6M | 21% |
| France | $3.1M | 2.8% |
| South Korea | $2.9M | 2.6% |
| United States | $2.3M | 2.1% |
| Samoa | $2.2M | 2% |
| Japan | $1.7M | 1.6% |
| Spain | $1.6M | 1.5% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 1.3% |
| Australia | $1.0M | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $959K | 0.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Indonesia (22%), Vietnam (19%) and India (9%). 149 countries imported it, and the top three take 50% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $24.3M | 22% |
| Vietnam | $21.4M | 19% |
| India | $9.9M | 9% |
| France | $5.7M | 5.1% |
| United States | $3.1M | 2.8% |
| Mexico | $2.8M | 2.6% |
| Cambodia | $2.7M | 2.5% |
| Turkey | $2.1M | 1.9% |
| Spain | $2.1M | 1.9% |
| Slovakia | $2.1M | 1.9% |
| Brazil | $1.8M | 1.6% |
| China | $1.6M | 1.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $11.99 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $54.84 per kg and China $5.21 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 8453.80: Machinery: for making or repairing articles of hides, skins or leather, other than sewing machines. HS 8453 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most leather goods manufacturing machinery?
Taiwan exported $35.8 million in 2024, 33% of the world total, followed by Italy (23%) and China (21%). In all, 88 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most leather goods manufacturing machinery?
Indonesia imported $24.3 million in 2024, 22% of world imports, ahead of Vietnam (19%) and India (9%). The top three importers together take 50%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in leather goods manufacturing machinery?
It was worth $110.2 million in 2024, about 9.2 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 47% since 2017. The peak year was 2017 at $206.8 million. 88 countries reported exports and 149 reported imports.
What is the average price of leather goods manufacturing machinery per kg?
The world average declared value was about $11.99 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $54.84 per kg and China $5.21 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 leather goods manufacturing machinery?
The HS code for leather goods manufacturing machinery is subheading 8453.80, in chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 8453 page.
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