Sheepskins (raw, without wool) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in sheepskins (raw, without wool) was worth $95.5 million in 2024, about 26.0 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 12% since 2017, and down 20% 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 | $95.5M | 26.0K t |
| 2023 | $119.2M | 30.8K t |
| 2022 | $166.0M | 27.9K t |
| 2021 | $118.0M | 21.5K t |
| 2020 | $79.2M | 23.7K t |
| 2019 | $100.4M | 23.2K t |
| 2018 | $108.6M | 23.2K t |
| 2017 | $108.1M | 26.8K t |
Top sheepskins (raw, without wool) exporting countries
Turkey is the largest exporter with 13% of world exports, followed by South Africa and Spain. The top three supply 36% between them, out of 55 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $12.4M | 13% |
| South Africa | $11.9M | 12% |
| Spain | $10.6M | 11% |
| Iran | $10.4M | 11% |
| China | $9.9M | 10% |
| New Zealand | $9.0M | 9.5% |
| Yemen | $7.9M | 8.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $7.7M | 8.1% |
| Ethiopia | $4.4M | 4.6% |
| France | $3.7M | 3.8% |
| Portugal | $1.6M | 1.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $750K | 0.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Italy (40%), Pakistan (16%) and Indonesia (9%). 72 countries imported it, and the top three take 64% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $38.3M | 40% |
| Pakistan | $14.8M | 16% |
| Indonesia | $8.4M | 8.8% |
| Malaysia | $8.4M | 8.8% |
| Spain | $7.5M | 7.9% |
| France | $5.4M | 5.6% |
| Turkey | $3.7M | 3.9% |
| India | $3.3M | 3.5% |
| Portugal | $2.8M | 2.9% |
| China | $700K | 0.7% |
| El Salvador | $602K | 0.6% |
| Cambodia | $321K | 0.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $3.68 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Yemen averaged $13.45 per kg and Iran $1.02 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 4102.21: Skins: raw, of sheep or lambs, pickled (but not tanned, parchment-dressed or further preserved), without wool on. HS 4102 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most sheepskins (raw, without wool)?
Turkey exported $12.4 million in 2024, 13% of the world total, followed by South Africa (12%) and Spain (11%). In all, 55 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most sheepskins (raw, without wool)?
Italy imported $38.3 million in 2024, 40% of world imports, ahead of Pakistan (16%) and Indonesia (9%). The top three importers together take 64%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in sheepskins (raw, without wool)?
It was worth $95.5 million in 2024, about 26.0 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 12% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $166.0 million. 55 countries reported exports and 72 reported imports.
What is the average price of sheepskins (raw, without wool) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $3.68 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Yemen averaged $13.45 per kg and Iran $1.02 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 sheepskins (raw, without wool)?
The HS code for sheepskins (raw, without wool) is subheading 4102.21, 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 4102 page.
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