Raw cattle hides exports from Iraq: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of raw cattle hides by Iraq reached $9.9 million in 2024 (23.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 6% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $13.7 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 | $9.9M | 23.4K t |
| 2023 | $9.4M | 20.2K t |
| 2022 | $12.2M | 24.7K t |
| 2021 | $12.9M | 22.2K t |
| 2020 | $7.8M | 13.7K t |
| 2019 | $11.2M | 17.8K t |
| 2018 | $10.6M | 16.0K t |
| 2017 | $13.7M | 21.0K t |
Where Iraq exports raw cattle hides to
One buyer market dominates: Turkey accounted for 91% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $9.0M | 91% |
| Egypt | $607K | 6.1% |
| India | $258K | 2.6% |
| Italy | $78K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 4101
| 4101.50 | Hides and skins: raw, whole, of bovine or equine animals, of a weight per skin exceeding 16 kg | 94% |
| 4101.90 | Hides and skins: other than whole, but including butts, bends and bellies, of bovine (including. buffalo) and equine animals, fresh, salted or… | 4.3% |
| 4101.20 | Raw hides and skins: whole, unsplit, of bovine or equine animals, of a weight per skin not exceeding 8kg when simply dried, 10kg when dry-salted or… | 1.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4101.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.43 per kg, 55% below the world average of $0.96, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Iraq?
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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 4101: Raw hides and skins of bovine (including buffalo) or equine animals (fresh, salted, dried, limed, pickled, otherwise preserved but not tanned, parchment dressed or further prepared), whether or not dehaired or split.
Common questions
What is the value of raw cattle hides exported by Iraq?
Iraq exported raw cattle hides worth $9.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 144 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries buy raw cattle hides from Iraq?
Turkey was the largest buyer with 91% of the value ($9.0 million), followed by Egypt (6%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 4 buyer countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 15% on the year.
What is the average export price of raw cattle hides per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.43 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $0.96 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 raw cattle hides from Iraq changed since 2017?
Exports went from $13.7 million in 2017 to $9.9 million in 2024, a fall of 28%. The peak was 2017 at $13.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for raw cattle hides?
The HS code for raw cattle hides is heading 4101. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 4101.50 (94% of the value) and 4101.90 (4%). 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 4101 page.
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