Leather tanning and processing machinery trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in leather tanning and processing machinery was worth $232.3 million in 2024, about 24.8 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 28% since 2017, and up 14% 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 | $232.3M | 24.8K t |
| 2023 | $204.6M | 19.2K t |
| 2022 | $198.4M | 18.2K t |
| 2021 | $214.2M | 19.9K t |
| 2020 | $161.4M | 17.0K t |
| 2019 | $245.4M | 30.0K t |
| 2018 | $294.8M | 26.4K t |
| 2017 | $322.6M | 32.0K t |
Top leather tanning and processing machinery exporting countries
Italy is the largest exporter with 48% of world exports, followed by China and Germany. The top three supply 83% between them, out of 82 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $111.7M | 48% |
| China | $73.3M | 32% |
| Germany | $8.4M | 3.6% |
| Turkey | $5.3M | 2.3% |
| South Korea | $5.1M | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $4.9M | 2.1% |
| United States | $3.5M | 1.5% |
| Latvia | $2.9M | 1.3% |
| Austria | $2.7M | 1.2% |
| France | $2.2M | 0.9% |
| Spain | $2.1M | 0.9% |
| Poland | $1.3M | 0.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Vietnam is the biggest buyer with 20% of world imports, ahead of China and Indonesia. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 36% across 139 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $46.6M | 20% |
| China | $21.7M | 9.4% |
| Indonesia | $16.3M | 7% |
| Mexico | $13.9M | 6% |
| India | $11.7M | 5.1% |
| Cambodia | $11.6M | 5% |
| Turkey | $10.7M | 4.6% |
| Brazil | $9.0M | 3.9% |
| United States | $7.3M | 3.1% |
| Thailand | $6.4M | 2.7% |
| Egypt | $5.3M | 2.3% |
| Spain | $4.7M | 2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $9.36 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Latvia averaged $97.39 per kg and Turkey $6.37 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 8453.10: Machinery: for preparing, tanning or working hides, skins or leather, other than sewing machines. HS 8453 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most leather tanning and processing machinery?
Italy exported $111.7 million in 2024, 48% of the world total, followed by China (32%) and Germany (4%). In all, 82 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most leather tanning and processing machinery?
Vietnam imported $46.6 million in 2024, 20% of world imports, ahead of China (9%) and Indonesia (7%). The top three importers together take 36%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in leather tanning and processing machinery?
It was worth $232.3 million in 2024, about 24.8 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 28% since 2017. The peak year was 2017 at $322.6 million. 82 countries reported exports and 139 reported imports.
What is the average price of leather tanning and processing machinery per kg?
The world average declared value was about $9.36 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Latvia averaged $97.39 per kg and Turkey $6.37 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 tanning and processing machinery?
The HS code for leather tanning and processing machinery is subheading 8453.10, 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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