Leather tanning machine trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in leather tanning machine was worth $1.03 billion in 2024, about 85.7 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 19% since 2017, and up 16% 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 | $1.03B | 85.7K t |
| 2023 | $889.1M | 59.3K t |
| 2022 | $1.06B | 72.1K t |
| 2021 | $1.01B | 70.0K t |
| 2020 | $796.0M | 71.6K t |
| 2019 | $1.13B | 87.3K t |
| 2018 | $1.22B | 73.9K t |
| 2017 | $1.27B | 86.9K t |
Top leather tanning machine exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 43% of world exports, followed by Italy and Taiwan. The top three supply 78% between them, out of 123 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $438.7M | 43% |
| Italy | $268.5M | 26% |
| Taiwan | $93.3M | 9.1% |
| Germany | $54.7M | 5.3% |
| South Korea | $43.5M | 4.2% |
| United States | $13.7M | 1.3% |
| Spain | $10.8M | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $10.3M | 1% |
| France | $9.8M | 1% |
| Netherlands | $7.4M | 0.7% |
| Australia | $5.4M | 0.5% |
| Poland | $5.4M | 0.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Vietnam (26%), Indonesia (12%) and India (8%). 183 countries imported it, and the top three take 47% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $265.8M | 26% |
| Indonesia | $128.5M | 13% |
| India | $85.9M | 8.3% |
| United States | $38.4M | 3.7% |
| China | $38.0M | 3.7% |
| Mexico | $37.8M | 3.7% |
| Cambodia | $36.9M | 3.6% |
| France | $23.0M | 2.2% |
| Turkey | $18.8M | 1.8% |
| Bangladesh | $18.2M | 1.8% |
| Italy | $18.0M | 1.7% |
| Portugal | $16.7M | 1.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $12.02 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $51.38 per kg and Turkey $6.97 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: Machinery for preparing, tanning or working hides, skins or leather or for making or repairing footwear or other articles of hides, skins or leather, other than sewing machines. HS 8453 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most leather tanning machine?
China exported $438.7 million in 2024, 43% of the world total, followed by Italy (26%) and Taiwan (9%). In all, 123 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most leather tanning machine?
Vietnam imported $265.8 million in 2024, 26% of world imports, ahead of Indonesia (12%) and India (8%). The top three importers together take 47%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in leather tanning machine?
It was worth $1.03 billion in 2024, about 85.7 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 19% since 2017. The peak year was 2017 at $1.27 billion. 123 countries reported exports and 183 reported imports.
What is the average price of leather tanning machine per kg?
The world average declared value was about $12.02 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $51.38 per kg and Turkey $6.97 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 tanning machine?
The HS code for leather tanning machine is heading 8453, in chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 8453 page.
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