Tanned cattle hides exports from Morocco: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Morocco exported tanned cattle hides worth $9.8 million (946 tonnes). Value fell 17% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $23.8 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 | $9.8M | 946 t |
| 2023 | $11.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $19.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $14.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $7.6M | 865 t |
| 2019 | $14.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $23.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $23.5M | 2.2K t |
Product types under HS 4104
| 4104.41 | Crust cattle leather (full grain) | 81% |
| 4104.11 | Wet blue cattle leather (full grain) | 16% |
| 4104.49 | Crust cattle leather | 2% |
| 4104.19 | Wet blue cattle leather | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4104.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.35 per kg, 352% 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 Morocco
Imports of tanned cattle hides by Morocco reached $1.9 million in 2024 (74 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Portugal accounted for 69% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $1.3M | 69% |
| Italy | $345K | 18% |
| Spain | $147K | 7.8% |
| France | $91K | 4.8% |
| Turkey | $3K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco tanned cattle hides exports (HS 4104): 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: 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 Morocco?
Morocco exported tanned cattle hides worth $9.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 946 tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 119 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries buy tanned cattle hides from Morocco?
Italy was the largest buyer with 84% of the value ($8.3 million), followed by Portugal (14%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of tanned cattle hides per kg?
The average declared export value was about $10.35 per kg in 2024, 352% above the world average of $2.29 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of tanned cattle hides from Morocco changed since 2017?
Exports went from $23.5 million in 2017 to $9.8 million in 2024, a fall of 58%. The peak was 2018 at $23.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.6 million a year.
Does Morocco also import tanned cattle hides?
Yes. Morocco imported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Portugal, Italy and Spain. On balance Morocco is a net exporter of this product, by about $7.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for tanned cattle hides?
The HS code for tanned cattle hides is heading 4104. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 4104.41 (81% of the value) and 4104.11 (16%).
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