Wet blue cattle leather (full grain) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in wet blue cattle leather (full grain) was worth $1.38 billion in 2024, about 793.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 44% since 2017, and up 1% 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 | $1.38B | 793.4K t |
| 2023 | $1.36B | 672.1K t |
| 2022 | $1.56B | 662.5K t |
| 2021 | $1.84B | 747.9K t |
| 2020 | $1.16B | 729.6K t |
| 2019 | $1.55B | 803.6K t |
| 2018 | $2.05B | 815.1K t |
| 2017 | $2.49B | 874.7K t |
Top wet blue cattle leather (full grain) exporting countries
The United States is the largest exporter with 28% of world exports, followed by Brazil and Italy. The top three supply 61% between them, out of 93 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $392.4M | 28% |
| Brazil | $380.3M | 28% |
| Italy | $65.9M | 4.8% |
| New Zealand | $42.9M | 3.1% |
| Turkey | $42.1M | 3.1% |
| Australia | $40.1M | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $36.1M | 2.6% |
| Germany | $33.9M | 2.5% |
| China | $33.0M | 2.4% |
| Paraguay | $32.1M | 2.3% |
| Uzbekistan | $27.1M | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $22.3M | 1.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are China (27%), Italy (24%) and Vietnam (15%). 112 countries imported it, and the top three take 66% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $378.4M | 27% |
| Italy | $325.8M | 24% |
| Vietnam | $208.3M | 15% |
| Thailand | $65.0M | 4.7% |
| Mexico | $56.2M | 4.1% |
| India | $35.2M | 2.6% |
| Spain | $27.4M | 2% |
| Poland | $27.3M | 2% |
| Brazil | $26.6M | 1.9% |
| Indonesia | $22.4M | 1.6% |
| Cambodia | $16.9M | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $16.1M | 1.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.74 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Netherlands averaged $7.13 per kg and Brazil $1.19 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 4104.11: Tanned or crust hides and skins: without hair on, bovine or equine, in the wet state (including wet blue), full grains, unsplit: grain splits. HS 4104 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most wet blue cattle leather (full grain)?
The United States exported $392.4 million in 2024, 28% of the world total, followed by Brazil (28%) and Italy (5%). In all, 93 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most wet blue cattle leather (full grain)?
China imported $378.4 million in 2024, 27% of world imports, ahead of Italy (24%) and Vietnam (15%). The top three importers together take 66%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in wet blue cattle leather (full grain)?
It was worth $1.38 billion in 2024, about 793.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 44% since 2017. The peak year was 2017 at $2.49 billion. 93 countries reported exports and 112 reported imports.
What is the average price of wet blue cattle leather (full grain) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.74 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Netherlands averaged $7.13 per kg and Brazil $1.19 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 wet blue cattle leather (full grain)?
The HS code for wet blue cattle leather (full grain) is subheading 4104.11, 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 4104 page.
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