Tanned cattle hides exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of tanned cattle hides by Egypt reached $51.7 million in 2024 (6.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 13% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $76.6 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 | $51.7M | 6.7K t |
| 2023 | $45.8M | 6.1K t |
| 2022 | $72.1M | 7.8K t |
| 2021 | $64.2M | 7.1K t |
| 2020 | $34.5M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $55.4M | 4.6K t |
| 2018 | $76.6M | 5.3K t |
| 2017 | $74.4M | 5.6K t |
Where Egypt exports tanned cattle hides to
Most of it went to China (43%), India (25%), Spain (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Bangladesh grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $22.4M | 43% |
| India | $13.1M | 25% |
| Spain | $4.6M | 8.8% |
| Portugal | $3.0M | 5.8% |
| Italy | $2.5M | 4.8% |
| Turkey | $2.2M | 4.2% |
| Cambodia | $1.4M | 2.7% |
| Bangladesh | $1.3M | 2.6% |
| Taiwan | $236K | 0.5% |
| Thailand | $186K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 4104
| 4104.49 | Tanned or crust hides and skins: bovine or equine, without hair on, in the dry state (crust), (other than full grains, unsplit: grain splits) | 67% |
| 4104.41 | Tanned or crust hides and skins: bovine or equine, without hair on, in the dry state (crust), full grains, unsplit: grain splits | 34% |
| 4104.19 | Tanned or crust hides and skins: bovine or equine, without hair on, in the wet state (including wet blue), excluding full grains, unsplit: grain… | 0.1% |
| 4104.11 | Tanned or crust hides and skins: without hair on, bovine or equine, in the wet state (including wet blue), full grains, unsplit: grain splits | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4104.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.76 per kg, 239% above the world average of $2.29. 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.
Tanned cattle hides imports to Egypt
Imports of tanned cattle hides by Egypt reached $1.3 million in 2024 (309 tonnes). Portugal alone supplied 83% of it. Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+55% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $1.1M | 83% |
| Colombia | $128K | 9.9% |
| Brazil | $88K | 6.8% |
| Italy | $3K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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: Tanned or crust hides and skins of bovine (including buffalo) or equine animals, without hair on, whether or not split, but not further prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of tanned cattle hides exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported tanned cattle hides worth $51.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 119 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries buy tanned cattle hides from Egypt?
China was the largest buyer with 43% of the value ($22.4 million), followed by India (25%) and Spain (9%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 24 buyer countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 420% on the year.
What is the average export price of tanned cattle hides per kg?
The average declared export value was about $7.76 per kg in 2024, 239% above the world average of $2.29 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 tanned cattle hides from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $74.4 million in 2017 to $51.7 million in 2024, a fall of 31%. The peak was 2018 at $76.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import tanned cattle hides?
Yes. Egypt imported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Portugal, Colombia and Brazil. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $50.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for tanned cattle hides?
The HS code for tanned cattle hides is heading 4104. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 4104.49 (66% of the value) and 4104.41 (33%). 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.
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