Wet blue sheep leather trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in wet blue sheep leather was worth $208.0 million in 2024, about 40.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 21% since 2017, and down 10% 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 | $208.0M | 40.4K t |
| 2023 | $231.6M | 42.7K t |
| 2022 | $265.2M | 52.2K t |
| 2021 | $206.4M | 39.3K t |
| 2020 | $166.6M | 35.9K t |
| 2019 | $234.4M | 52.8K t |
| 2018 | $289.8M | 69.3K t |
| 2017 | $264.7M | 55.4K t |
Top wet blue sheep leather exporting countries
Exports are led by China (37%), Spain (21%) and Nigeria (10%). 72 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 67%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $76.5M | 37% |
| Spain | $43.7M | 21% |
| Nigeria | $20.1M | 9.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $18.1M | 8.7% |
| Turkey | $5.3M | 2.6% |
| Kenya | $4.3M | 2.1% |
| Iran | $4.2M | 2% |
| South Africa | $3.3M | 1.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.2M | 1.6% |
| Iraq | $3.1M | 1.5% |
| Algeria | $3.1M | 1.5% |
| Tunisia | $2.6M | 1.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Italy (44%), India (19%) and France (9%). 66 countries imported it, and the top three take 71% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $91.3M | 44% |
| India | $38.7M | 19% |
| France | $18.2M | 8.7% |
| Spain | $13.9M | 6.7% |
| Pakistan | $8.5M | 4.1% |
| Portugal | $7.9M | 3.8% |
| China | $6.4M | 3.1% |
| Indonesia | $4.4M | 2.1% |
| Brazil | $4.0M | 1.9% |
| Turkey | $3.3M | 1.6% |
| Malaysia | $1.8M | 0.9% |
| Serbia | $1.5M | 0.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $5.15 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Spain averaged $18.15 per kg and Iran $1.57 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 4105.10: Tanned or crust skins of sheep or lambs, without wool on, whether or not split, but not further prepared, in the wet state (including wet-blue). HS 4105 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most wet blue sheep leather?
China exported $76.5 million in 2024, 37% of the world total, followed by Spain (21%) and Nigeria (10%). In all, 72 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most wet blue sheep leather?
Italy imported $91.3 million in 2024, 44% of world imports, ahead of India (19%) and France (9%). The top three importers together take 71%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in wet blue sheep leather?
It was worth $208.0 million in 2024, about 40.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 21% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $289.8 million. 72 countries reported exports and 66 reported imports.
What is the average price of wet blue sheep leather per kg?
The world average declared value was about $5.15 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Spain averaged $18.15 per kg and Iran $1.57 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 sheep leather?
The HS code for wet blue sheep leather is subheading 4105.10, 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 4105 page.
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