Wet blue pork leather trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in wet blue pork leather was worth $71.3 million in 2024, about 42.2 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 18% since 2017, and up 9% 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 | $71.3M | 42.2K t |
| 2023 | $65.6M | 38.9K t |
| 2022 | $72.9M | 39.6K t |
| 2021 | $84.7M | 41.7K t |
| 2020 | $67.1M | 39.1K t |
| 2019 | $56.6M | 32.2K t |
| 2018 | $60.8M | 28.5K t |
| 2017 | $86.8M | 38.0K t |
Top wet blue pork leather exporting countries
Exports are led by Thailand (67%), Taiwan (11%) and Japan (7%). 24 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 84%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $47.5M | 67% |
| Taiwan | $7.6M | 11% |
| Japan | $4.7M | 6.7% |
| Vietnam | $3.8M | 5.3% |
| Cambodia | $2.2M | 3% |
| China | $1.9M | 2.7% |
| Bulgaria | $1.1M | 1.5% |
| United States | $728K | 1% |
| Malaysia | $672K | 0.9% |
| Greece | $312K | 0.4% |
| Ukraine | $271K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $235K | 0.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 76% of world imports, ahead of Cambodia and Taiwan. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 90% across 21 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $54.2M | 76% |
| Cambodia | $5.7M | 8% |
| Taiwan | $4.3M | 6% |
| Vietnam | $4.2M | 6% |
| Indonesia | $672K | 0.9% |
| Poland | $604K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $508K | 0.7% |
| Malaysia | $481K | 0.7% |
| Spain | $324K | 0.5% |
| United States | $167K | 0.2% |
| Ukraine | $56K | 0.1% |
| France | $55K | 0.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.69 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, China averaged $2.34 per kg and Bulgaria $0.59 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 4106.31: Tanned or crust hides and skins: of swine, without hair on, whether or not split, but not further prepared, in the wet state (including wet blue). HS 4106 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most wet blue pork leather?
Thailand exported $47.5 million in 2024, 67% of the world total, followed by Taiwan (11%) and Japan (7%). In all, 24 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most wet blue pork leather?
China imported $54.2 million in 2024, 76% of world imports, ahead of Cambodia (8%) and Taiwan (6%). The top three importers together take 90%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in wet blue pork leather?
It was worth $71.3 million in 2024, about 42.2 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 18% since 2017. The peak year was 2017 at $86.8 million. 24 countries reported exports and 21 reported imports.
What is the average price of wet blue pork leather per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.69 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, China averaged $2.34 per kg and Bulgaria $0.59 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 wet blue pork leather?
The HS code for wet blue pork leather is subheading 4106.31, 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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