Raw cattle hide pieces trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in raw cattle hide pieces was worth $192.8 million in 2024, about 273.2 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 33% since 2017, and down 26% 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 | $192.8M | 273.2K t |
| 2023 | $261.6M | 290.6K t |
| 2022 | $257.7M | 298.6K t |
| 2021 | $210.8M | 300.4K t |
| 2020 | $184.9M | 261.5K t |
| 2019 | $186.4M | 268.1K t |
| 2018 | $238.3M | 317.3K t |
| 2017 | $286.6M | 337.1K t |
Top raw cattle hide pieces exporting countries
Italy is the largest exporter with 23% of world exports, followed by China and Austria. The top three supply 44% between them, out of 109 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $44.2M | 23% |
| China | $24.8M | 13% |
| Austria | $15.9M | 8.3% |
| Germany | $15.0M | 7.8% |
| Slovakia | $8.0M | 4.2% |
| United States | $8.0M | 4.2% |
| South Korea | $6.4M | 3.3% |
| France | $5.7M | 3% |
| Slovenia | $4.3M | 2.3% |
| Brazil | $4.3M | 2.2% |
| Colombia | $4.2M | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $3.2M | 1.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Germany is the biggest buyer with 10% of world imports, ahead of Cambodia and Japan. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 30% across 100 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $19.4M | 10% |
| Cambodia | $19.3M | 10% |
| Japan | $19.1M | 9.9% |
| Serbia | $13.5M | 7% |
| Spain | $13.1M | 6.8% |
| Indonesia | $9.4M | 4.9% |
| China | $8.1M | 4.2% |
| Czech Republic | $7.8M | 4% |
| Netherlands | $7.6M | 4% |
| Thailand | $7.4M | 3.8% |
| Austria | $7.3M | 3.8% |
| Italy | $7.1M | 3.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.71 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, China averaged $1.75 per kg and South Korea $0.51 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 4101.90: Hides and skins: other than whole, but including butts, bends and bellies, of bovine (including. buffalo) and equine animals, fresh, salted or preserved, but not tanned, parchment dressed or further prepared, whether or not dehaired or split. HS 4101 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most raw cattle hide pieces?
Italy exported $44.2 million in 2024, 23% of the world total, followed by China (13%) and Austria (8%). In all, 109 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most raw cattle hide pieces?
Germany imported $19.4 million in 2024, 10% of world imports, ahead of Cambodia (10%) and Japan (10%). The top three importers together take 30%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in raw cattle hide pieces?
It was worth $192.8 million in 2024, about 273.2 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 33% since 2017. The peak year was 2017 at $286.6 million. 109 countries reported exports and 100 reported imports.
What is the average price of raw cattle hide pieces per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.71 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, China averaged $1.75 per kg and South Korea $0.51 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for raw cattle hide pieces?
The HS code for raw cattle hide pieces is subheading 4101.90, 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 4101 page.
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