Finished leather exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Egypt exported $4.2 million of finished leather in 2024 (70 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 36% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $14.2 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 | $4.2M | 70 t |
| 2023 | $6.6M | 94 t |
| 2022 | $14.2M | 236 t |
| 2021 | $206K | 15 t |
| 2020 | $33K | 5 t |
| 2019 | $564K | 58 t |
| 2018 | $273K | 23 t |
| 2017 | $926K | 70 t |
Where Egypt exports finished leather to
The largest buyer markets were India (41%), Turkey (28%), China (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.7M | 41% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 28% |
| China | $669K | 16% |
| Taiwan | $181K | 4.3% |
| Spain | $115K | 2.7% |
| Italy | $110K | 2.6% |
| Cambodia | $83K | 2% |
| Palestine | $65K | 1.5% |
| Tunisia | $32K | 0.8% |
| Bangladesh | $23K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 4113
| 4113.90 | Leather: further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment-dressed leather, of animals (other than sheep and lambs, goats and kids… | 97% |
| 4113.10 | Leather: further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment-dressed leather, without hair on, whether or not split, other than leather… | 2.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4113.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $60.41 per kg, 96% above the world average of $30.88. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 4113: Leather further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment-dressed leather, of animals (other than ovine), without wool or hair on, whether or not split, other than leather of heading 41.14.
Common questions
What is the value of finished leather exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported finished leather worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 70 tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 111 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 36% on 2023.
Which countries buy finished leather from Egypt?
India was the largest buyer with 41% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Turkey (28%) and China (16%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 17 buyer countries in total. Palestine grew fastest among the top ten, up 137% on the year.
What is the average export price of finished leather per kg?
The average declared export value was about $60.41 per kg in 2024, 96% above the world average of $30.88 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of finished leather from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $926 thousand in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, an increase of 357%. The peak was 2022 at $14.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for finished leather?
The HS code for finished leather is heading 4113. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 4113.90 (97% of the value) and 4113.10 (3%). 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 4113 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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