Small leather goods trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in small leather goods was worth $3.29 billion in 2024, about 29.8 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 20% since 2017, and down 11% 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 | $3.29B | 29.8K t |
| 2023 | $3.70B | 32.0K t |
| 2022 | $3.90B | 33.7K t |
| 2021 | $3.86B | 34.4K t |
| 2020 | $3.19B | 30.3K t |
| 2019 | $4.21B | 41.2K t |
| 2018 | $4.29B | 45.4K t |
| 2017 | $4.13B | 43.3K t |
Top small leather goods exporting countries
Italy is the largest exporter with 27% of world exports, followed by France and China. The top three supply 61% between them, out of 182 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $901.6M | 27% |
| France | $677.1M | 21% |
| China | $421.7M | 13% |
| India | $355.9M | 11% |
| Spain | $156.5M | 4.8% |
| Vietnam | $129.3M | 3.9% |
| Germany | $91.4M | 2.8% |
| Netherlands | $68.7M | 2.1% |
| Switzerland | $46.1M | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $42.4M | 1.3% |
| Cambodia | $36.2M | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $34.4M | 1.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Japan (17%), the United States (13%) and France (7%). 210 countries imported it, and the top three take 38% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $558.7M | 17% |
| United States | $441.7M | 13% |
| France | $243.9M | 7.4% |
| Hong Kong | $217.1M | 6.6% |
| South Korea | $189.6M | 5.8% |
| Germany | $188.1M | 5.7% |
| Italy | $160.7M | 4.9% |
| United Kingdom | $90.9M | 2.8% |
| China | $90.1M | 2.7% |
| Singapore | $89.4M | 2.7% |
| Switzerland | $80.8M | 2.5% |
| Taiwan | $69.5M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $110.26 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $963.09 per kg and China $29.43 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 4202.31: Cases and containers: of a kind normally carried in the pocket or in the handbag, with outer surface of leather or of composition leather. HS 4202 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most small leather goods?
Italy exported $901.6 million in 2024, 27% of the world total, followed by France (21%) and China (13%). In all, 182 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most small leather goods?
Japan imported $558.7 million in 2024, 17% of world imports, ahead of the United States (13%) and France (7%). The top three importers together take 38%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in small leather goods?
It was worth $3.29 billion in 2024, about 29.8 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 20% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $4.29 billion. 182 countries reported exports and 210 reported imports.
What is the average price of small leather goods per kg?
The world average declared value was about $110.26 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $963.09 per kg and China $29.43 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 small leather goods?
The HS code for small leather goods is subheading 4202.31, in chapter 42 (articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk-worm gut)). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 4202 page.
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