Crust cattle leather (full grain) exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Egypt exported crust cattle leather (full grain) worth $17.3 million (4.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 84 countries for exports of this product. That is 8% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $54.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17.3M | 4.2K t |
| 2023 | $16.0M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $24.8M | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $45.5M | 5.2K t |
| 2020 | $21.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $36.4M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $54.9M | 4.0K t |
| 2017 | $54.6M | 4.3K t |
Where Egypt exports crust cattle leather (full grain) to
One buyer market dominates: China accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+157% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.5M | 61% |
| Portugal | $2.5M | 14% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 9.3% |
| India | $1.2M | 6.9% |
| Spain | $547K | 3.2% |
| Turkey | $427K | 2.5% |
| Thailand | $186K | 1.1% |
| Cambodia | $129K | 0.8% |
| Algeria | $91K | 0.5% |
| Palestine | $48K | 0.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.07 per kg, 63% below the world average of $10.89, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Crust cattle leather (full grain) imports to Egypt
In 2024, Egypt imported crust cattle leather (full grain) worth $366 thousand (30 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Portugal accounted for 99% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $363K | 99% |
| Italy | $3K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt crust cattle leather (full grain) exports (HS 4104.41): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 4104.41: Tanned or crust hides and skins: bovine or equine, without hair on, in the dry state (crust), full grains, unsplit: grain splits.
Common questions
What is the value of crust cattle leather (full grain) exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported crust cattle leather (full grain) worth $17.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 84 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries buy crust cattle leather (full grain) from Egypt?
China was the largest buyer with 61% of the value ($10.5 million), followed by Portugal (14%) and Italy (9%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 15 buyer countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 420% on the year.
What is the average export price of crust cattle leather (full grain) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.07 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $10.89 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of crust cattle leather (full grain) from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $54.6 million in 2017 to $17.3 million in 2024, a fall of 68%. The peak was 2018 at $54.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $33.9 million a year.
Does Egypt also import crust cattle leather (full grain)?
Yes. Egypt imported $366 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Portugal and Italy. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $16.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for crust cattle leather (full grain)?
The HS code for crust cattle leather (full grain) is subheading 4104.41. It sits in HS chapter 41 (raw hides and skins (other than furskins) and leather). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4104 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Egypt, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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