Tanned reptile leather trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in tanned reptile leather was worth $78.7 million in 2024, about 333 tonnes. That is a fall of 4% since 2017, and down 8% 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 | $78.7M | 333 t |
| 2023 | $85.5M | 309 t |
| 2022 | $69.6M | 298 t |
| 2021 | $64.2M | 227 t |
| 2020 | $38.6M | 171 t |
| 2019 | $82.7M | 260 t |
| 2018 | $82.2M | 305 t |
| 2017 | $81.6M | 338 t |
Top tanned reptile leather exporting countries
Indonesia is the largest exporter with 23% of world exports, followed by Singapore and Italy. The top three supply 54% between them, out of 37 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $18.4M | 23% |
| Singapore | $12.1M | 15% |
| Italy | $12.0M | 15% |
| France | $11.6M | 15% |
| United States | $7.2M | 9.2% |
| Thailand | $3.3M | 4.1% |
| Colombia | $3.2M | 4.1% |
| South Africa | $1.9M | 2.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $1.7M | 2.2% |
| Malaysia | $1.7M | 2.1% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 2.1% |
| Argentina | $913K | 1.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Italy is the biggest buyer with 27% of world imports, ahead of Mexico and Singapore. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 57% across 55 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $20.9M | 27% |
| Mexico | $15.1M | 19% |
| Singapore | $8.9M | 11% |
| Germany | $8.3M | 11% |
| France | $8.1M | 10% |
| China | $6.3M | 8% |
| Spain | $3.4M | 4.3% |
| Japan | $2.5M | 3.1% |
| Turkey | $1.4M | 1.8% |
| South Korea | $872K | 1.1% |
| Brazil | $444K | 0.6% |
| Hong Kong | $350K | 0.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $236.59 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $644.22 per kg and Thailand $98.72 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 4106.40: Tanned or crust hides and skins: of reptiles, whether or not split, but not further prepared. HS 4106 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most tanned reptile leather?
Indonesia exported $18.4 million in 2024, 23% of the world total, followed by Singapore (15%) and Italy (15%). In all, 37 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most tanned reptile leather?
Italy imported $20.9 million in 2024, 27% of world imports, ahead of Mexico (19%) and Singapore (11%). The top three importers together take 57%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in tanned reptile leather?
It was worth $78.7 million in 2024, about 333 tonnes. That is a fall of 4% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $85.5 million. 37 countries reported exports and 55 reported imports.
What is the average price of tanned reptile leather per kg?
The world average declared value was about $236.59 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $644.22 per kg and Thailand $98.72 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 tanned reptile leather?
The HS code for tanned reptile leather is subheading 4106.40, 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 4106 page.
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