Leather belt imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $6.5 million of leather belt in 2024 (485 tonnes). That is 6% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $13.4 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 | $6.5M | 485 t |
| 2023 | $6.9M | 320 t |
| 2022 | $5.9M | 362 t |
| 2021 | $5.1M | 263 t |
| 2020 | $6.8M | 269 t |
| 2019 | $13.4M | 473 t |
| 2018 | $6.5M | 260 t |
| 2017 | $5.9M | 299 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports leather belt from
The largest suppliers were India (22%), China (17%), Turkey (17%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+343% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.4M | 22% |
| China | $1.1M | 18% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 17% |
| Italy | $946K | 15% |
| Spain | $516K | 8% |
| Pakistan | $195K | 3% |
| France | $170K | 2.6% |
| Germany | $160K | 2.5% |
| Romania | $156K | 2.4% |
| United States | $124K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.30 per kg, 70% below the world average of $44.58, 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.
Leather belt exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of leather belt by Saudi Arabia reached $486 thousand in 2024 (20 tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 50% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+321% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $244K | 50% |
| Italy | $114K | 24% |
| Bahrain | $59K | 12% |
| Netherlands | $33K | 6.8% |
| Switzerland | $16K | 3.2% |
| Kuwait | $5K | 1% |
| Turkey | $3K | 0.6% |
| Uganda | $2K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $2K | 0.4% |
| United States | $2K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia leather belt imports (HS 4203.30): 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 4203.30: Clothing accessories: belts and bandoliers, of leather or of composition leather.
Common questions
What is the value of leather belt imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported leather belt worth $6.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 485 tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather belt to Saudi Arabia?
India was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by China (17%) and Turkey (17%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 57 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 343% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather belt per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.30 per kg in 2024, 70% below the world average of $44.58 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of leather belt to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.9 million in 2017 to $6.5 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. The peak was 2019 at $13.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.1 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export leather belt?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $486 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Italy and Bahrain. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $6.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather belt?
The HS code for leather belt is subheading 4203.30. 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 4203 page.
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