Leather articles imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $3.1 million of leather articles in 2024 (64 tonnes). That is 28% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $4.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.1M | 64 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 62 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 72 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 133 t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 82 t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 142 t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 152 t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 129 t |
Where Egypt imports leather articles from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.9M | 61% |
| Germany | $632K | 20% |
| Hong Kong | $266K | 8.5% |
| China | $122K | 3.9% |
| Italy | $79K | 2.5% |
| India | $67K | 2.1% |
| France | $18K | 0.6% |
| Poland | $15K | 0.5% |
| Portugal | $9K | 0.3% |
| United States | $6K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $48.85 per kg, 41% above the world average of $34.71. 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.
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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 4205: Leather or composition leather articles n.e.c. in chapter 42.
Common questions
What is the value of leather articles imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported leather articles worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 64 tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather articles to Egypt?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Germany (20%) and Hong Kong (8%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 474% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $48.85 per kg in 2024, 41% above the world average of $34.71 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 imports of leather articles to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 8%. The peak was 2020 at $4.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for leather articles?
The HS code for leather articles is heading 4205. In Egypt all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 4205.00. It sits in HS chapter 42 (articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk-worm gut)). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4205 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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